Turkey Day 5K
Turkey Day 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Frostburg, MD, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (49 days to go)
- Location
- Nancy Grasmick Dr, Frostburg, MD
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
*************Online Registration will end Tuesday, November 24th at NOON. *********************
No worries, though. You can still register the day of the race starting at 7:30am.
Even better - there is no increase in cost!
The 29th Annual Turkey 5k will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th at Mountain Ridge High School.
This is a 5k run or walk. Both events will cover the entire 5k course.
Race starts at 9:00am.
Packet pick-up and registration will begin at 7:30am in the school cafeteria.
ADULTS: $25.00*
STUDENTS: $20.00*
*Price does not reflect the processing fee.
Must register by November 15th to receive a race t-shirt. Any new registrants from this point forward will NOT receive a race t-shirt.
Age groups:
1-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39. 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70<
AWARDS: Pumpkin pies are presented to the top 3 finishers in each age group. Overall Male and Female finishers will receive an additional prize.
The proceeds from this race benefit the Mountain Ridge Running Programs.
Events
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
44°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Frostburg 2, 1 mi from the venue.
About Frostburg, MD
Population
7,025
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,967 ft
Nearest Airport
JST
John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport · 46 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 90 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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49
Days to train
- Race
- Turkey Day 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Nancy Grasmick Dr, Frostburg, MD
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Turkey Day 5K
Nov 26, 2026