Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · 15K & more
From the Organizer
This is the EARLY BIRD Turkey Trot...Saturday 11/21/2026 in Kennesaw.
We are excited to bring back our Turkey Trot events for 2026!~ Guidelines will be the same as prior, please note the specific dates in order to qualify for a complimentary race entry!
If you haven't crossed under our finish line this year...that's OK too...You can still come out and join us...it's just $22 ($25 Race Day), in-person or virtual.
Swag available for purchase: Awesome Shirts $22 ($25 on raceday), Hoodies $27 ($30 on raceday) & Finisher Medals available for just $7.50 ($10 on raceday)!
Two weeks before Thanksgiving in 2011, we decided that we wanted to give back to all the participants who came out to race with us over the course of the year. Thanksgiving morning seemed to be the perfect time, and giving them a FREE race would be the perfect way to say thanks. We're continuing that tradition...If you've crossed under our finish line in any race from Dec. 1, 2025 - Nov. 14, 2026, you've earned yourself a FREE 5K spot in ONE of the in-person Turkey Trot races. (Please note the dates. Running one of our Turkey Trots last year does NOT qualify for a free entry.)
BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR...THE Early Bird Race. Everything will be the same as Thanksgiving Day, but we're letting you race on Saturday November 21st in Marietta/Kennesaw, if you want to.
THAT'S THIS RACE YOU ARE ABOUT TO REGISTER FOR!
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 half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon?
- Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon is a running event held in Kennesaw, GA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Kennesaw, GA at 200 Chastain Meadows Ct, Kennesaw, GA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon
Nov 21, 2026