
From the Organizer
Come capture the spirit of the Thanksgiving season with us and enjoy this 5k fun run.
There is not dirt on this one the race is 100% on the asphalt/concrete trail. This Course is a Certified USATF Course! The race is held at Etowah River Park, Canton, Georgia.
Packet Pick Up is from 6:30-7:30 / Race Starts at 8:00 a.m. Sharp!
Race registration includes (but not limited to), super soft tri-blend t-shirt, chip timing, professionally marked course, medals for the top 3 in each age category, and an awesome running experience! Complete details: www.dirtyspokes.com
Events
Weather
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
60°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allatoona Dam 2, 16 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
34,587
as of 2023
Elevation
1,014 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 41 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Harvest Creek Classic, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
166
Days to train
Coming Up
Treat Trot Greater Atlanta
Less than a mile away
Limitless 5K Run, Stroll, or Roll
9 miles away
Etowah River Park Summer Classic - 5k/10k
Less than a mile away
9/11 Heroes Run - Canton, Georgia
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
Harvest Creek Classic
Nov 21, 2026