21ST Annual
21st Annual Johnson City Turkey Trot 5K
21st Annual Johnson City Turkey Trot 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Johnson City, TN, with an entry fee of $21.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (136 days to go)
- Location
- 510 Bert St., Johnson City, TN
- Price
- $21
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
8:30 am. Up & At ‘Em, Inc. presents the 21st annual Johnson City Turkey Trot. Over the years this race has become an iconic event of the area coined as “The Place To Be Thanksgiving Day.” Although this 5k race is the largest in the Tri-Cities area, it has become more than just a race to all as it is also seen as a homecoming or family tradition to do every year with over 5,000 of our closest friends and family. Share pictures of you and your family and friends to #cantstopthetrot or #jcturkeytrot.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
55°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elizabethton, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Johnson City, TN
City Elevation
1,882 ft
Nearest Airport
TRI
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 93 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 21st Annual Johnson City Turkey Trot 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
136
Days to train
- Race
- 21st Annual Johnson City Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 510 Bert St., Johnson City, TN
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Johnson City than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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From Endurance Grid
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21st Annual Johnson City Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 26, 2026