
From the Organizer
The Turkey Trot 5K will be again held at the Morristown Regional Airport. This event provides a unique experience for our region, an opportunity to race on the runway and taxiway. This course will be one of the flattest 5k's in the Lakeway area.
Early Race Packet Pick UP Thursday, November 19th, 5 PM to 7 PM at the Stepping Out office at 3441 W Andrew Johnson Hwy Morristown, TN.
Day of Race Packet Pick Up Day of Race 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM at the Alpha Baptist Church 245 St Johns Road Morristown, TN 37814
Day of Race Parking at the Alpha Baptist Church parking lot across the street from the church. Participants will be shuttled back and forth to and from the race site.
5K Starts at 8:00 AM
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Starts at 8:10 AM
To guarantee a race t-shirt, participants must register no later than noon Nov. 9th. After that, t-shirts are available while supplies last.
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
57°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Morristown Radio Wcrk, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
30,983
as of 2023
Elevation
1,334 ft
Nearest Airport
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 48 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 Stepping Out Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Stepping Out Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Nov 21, 2026