Dahlonega's Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Run
Dahlonega's Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Run is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Dahlonega, GA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (68 days to go)
- Location
- 2001 Indian Drive, Dahlonega, GA
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
Events
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
58°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland, 13 mi from the venue.
About Dahlonega, GA
Population
7,194
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,383 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 49 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 67 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Days to train
- Race
- Dahlonega's Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Run
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 2001 Indian Drive, Dahlonega, GA
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Dahlonega's Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Run
Nov 26, 2026