Tryptophan Half/10K/5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10K · 5K & more
From the Organizer
Join us on Thanksgiving Day. Come out and burn some pre-turkey calories while working up an appetite for your Thanksgiving Day feast by running or walking the 16th annual Tryptophan Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K.
WOW, 16 years is an amazing tradition! We are THANKFUL to all of YOU for coming out year after year. It is great to see family and friends come together from all over to create special memories on race day! So be THAT FAMILY on turkey day and run a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon run/walk.
Runners/Walkers will have the option to participate IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY. Race packets for virtual participants will be mailed out by USPS. In-Person race packet pickup will be offered on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Starbucks 435 Peachtree Parkway 4-7pm and race day morning in Front of Rosati's starting at 6:30 am.
EVENT DETAILS:
RACE DAY:
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026
LOCATION:
In front of Rosati's Pizza and Sports Pub
RACE START TIMES:
13.1 - 7:30am
10K - 7:45am
5K - 8:00am
Virtual - whenever, wherever
Fun Run 1K - 9:00am
COST:
Half - $45 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm
$55.00 until 10/10 @11:59pm
$60.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm
$65.00 until 11/17 @ 11:59pm
$70.00 until 11/25 and Race Day
10K - $30.00 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm
$35.00 until 10/10 @ 11:59pm
$50.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm
$55.00 until 11/25 and Race Day
5K - $25.00 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm
$30.00 until 10/10 @ 11:59pm
$35.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm
$40.00 until 11/17 @ 11:59pm
$45.00 until 11/25 and Race Day
Virtual - $40.00
Fun Run - $20.00
COURSE:
5K Course: Starts and finishes in front of Rosati's Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, Ga. Mostly flat course with lots of room to run.
10K Course: Continues from the 5K going south on Peachtree Parkway and U-Turning before Sharon Rd. returning back to the finish.
Half: Continues from the 10K U-Turn down past the Brookwood Target and returning to the finish line.
PACKET PICK UP/RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
Packet Pick-up - Wednesday, November 25, 2026 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm Starbucks at 435 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041 (across from The Collection)
Race Day Packet Pick-up/Registration - Parking lot in front of Rosati's starting at 6:30am.
PARKING:
The Tryptophan 2026 race course utilizes a portion of the Brannon Crossing parking lot. For runner safety we ask that you park across the street at The Collection of Forsyth. If you park in Brannon Crossing you may get stuck until the race is over. Races start on time so be sure to allow plenty of time to park, pick up your packets, and get to the start!!
Virtual and In-Person participants will receive a custom race bib, finishers medal and long-sleeve tee.
AWARDS:
Overall Male/Female
Masters Male/Female
Age Groups 3 Deep Male/Female: 10 and Under to 75+ in five year increments
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
59°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cumming 2n, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cumming, GA
Elevation
1,523 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 45 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Tryptophan Half/10K/5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Tryptophan Half/10K/5K
- Date
- November 26, 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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 Tryptophan Half/10K/5K?
- Tryptophan Half/10K/5K is a running race held in Cumming, Georgia on November 26, 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 Tryptophan Half/10K/5K?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Cumming, Georgia at 415 Peachtree Parkway STE 200, Cumming, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Tryptophan Half/10K/5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Tryptophan Half/10K/5K
Nov 26, 2026