Dahlonega's Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Run
Typically 39–56°F · some rain risk
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2025
42–61°F
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2024
42–58°F
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2023
40–46°F
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2022
45–61°F
dry
2021
33–50°F
dry
2020
46–66°F
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2019
40–57°F
dry
2018
32–47°F
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2017
41–57°F
dry
2016
39–59°F
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About this race
The Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Run will take place once again in Dahlonega. Join us for a morning run (or walk) through beautiful Camp Glisson and work up your appetite for the big meal of the day! Proceeds of this race will benefit Lumpkin Family Connection.
Drive Thru early packet pick-up: Tuesday, November 24th, 11am – 5pm at Lumpkin County High School | 2001 Indian Drive | Dahlonega, GA 30533
If you would like to donate a meal directly to Lumpkin Family Connection, please do so at this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/2026-thankful-hearts-take-n-bake
*T-shirts can only be guaranteed for participants who register prior to November 19th.*
Shirts will be short sleeve tri-blend shirts.
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up will open at the Lumpkin County High School at 7:30am. RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 8:15AM.
Awards will be given to overall male and female finishers and 1st, 2nd and 3rd for age group winners (9 & under,10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+), and all Fun Run finishers.
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Run clubs near Dahlonega to train with before race day.
Foothills Running Club, Incorporated
Canton, GASuggested Races
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