Plucked Turkey 10k
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 10k Run
From the Organizer
What started as a Thanksgiving morning run has turned into a tradition. Come build that Thanksgiving appetite by running the 6.2 mile certified course through the beautiful Golden Springs community. This ARC event benefits the YMCA. Walkers are welcome! Come and participate as a family. Overall male and female winners receive a Turkey Breast from The Honey Baked Ham Company. Overall 2nd & 3rd male and female receive Yummy Pies. AGE GROUP Awards M/F = 9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ and over. The course is USATF certified and we will have chip timing.
2026 will have early packet pick-up! Come check in from 4-7pm on Wednesday, November 25, at the ARC/NEABA HQ (26 W. 10th St, Anniston, AL). Check-in will also still be available on race morning, November 26, inside the Norwood Hodges Community Center, starting at 7am.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Plucked Turkey 10k?
- Plucked Turkey 10k is a running event held in Anniston, AL. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Plucked Turkey 10k?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Anniston, AL at Norwood Hodges Community Center, Anniston, AL. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Plucked Turkey 10k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Plucked Turkey 10k
Nov 26, 2026