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!
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
62°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dallas 7 Ne, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kennesaw, GA
Population
33,627
as of 2023
Elevation
1,037 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 21 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 29 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon
- Date
- November 21, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 race held in Kennesaw, Georgia on November 21, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Kennesaw, Georgia at 200 Chastain Meadows Ct, Kennesaw, GA. Check the 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 the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon
Nov 21, 2026