Downtown Columbia Turkey Trot 5K
Downtown Columbia Turkey Trot 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Columbia, MD, with an entry fee of $37.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Price
- $37
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join fellow turkey lovers, runners, walkers and friends for an appetite-inducing morning of good-natured competition. Starting and finishing at The Mall in Columbia, runners will complete at 5K distance and earn a logo shirt and finisher medal. View all race information at www.rivalraceseries.com/dtcturkeytrot.
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
53°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Laurel 3 W, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Columbia, MD
City Elevation
340 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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126
Days to train
- Race
- Downtown Columbia Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Make it a Racecation
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Downtown Columbia Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 26, 2026