In 38 days · Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
10300 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia MD
Distance
5K
Typical weather
36–50°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
47–66°F
dry
2024
42–60°F
rain
2023
31–42°F
rain
2022
36–56°F
dry
2021
33–48°F
rain
2020
52–64°F
dry
2019
34–59°F
dry
2018
41–52°F
rain
2017
39–48°F
dry
2016
40–48°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
36°F at the start.
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About this race
Join fellow turkey lovers, runners, walkers and friends for an appetite-inducing morning of good-natured competition. Starting and finishing at The Mall in Columbia, runners will complete at 5K distance and earn a logo shirt and finisher medal. View all race information at www.rivalraceseries.com/dtcturkeytrot.
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