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Turkey Trot 5k

149

Days to train

Sport

Running
Date
November 14, 2026
Distance
1 Mile · 5K
Price
$15–$30

From the Organizer

Turkey Trot 5k to benefit the Highlands Foundation.
Saturday November 14, 2026 8:00AM

Where:
The event will be held at Goose Pond Colony Resort in Scottsboro AL on November 8th at 8am.

Race Details: 
Packet Pickup: Race Day from 6:30am-7:30am near the Amphitheater. Enjoy a 50% discount for high school cross country runners! Use code: 24XCTROT

T-shirts are not guaranteed after October 31st.

Events

1 Mile Fun Run$15
5k$30

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

63°

Typical Low

37°

Chance of Rain

26%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Scottsboro, 6 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:17 AMSunset 4:40 PMDaylight 10h 23m

Host City

About Scottsboro, AL

Population

15,641

as of 2023

City Elevation

659 ft

Nearest Airport

HSV

Huntsville International Airport · 39 mi

Major Hub

BHM

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 86 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

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149

Days to train

Race
Turkey Trot 5k
Date
November 14, 2026

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.

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.

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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 Turkey Trot 5k?
Turkey Trot 5k is a running race held in Scottsboro, Alabama on November 14, 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 Turkey Trot 5k?
Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Scottsboro, Alabama at 417 Ed Hembree Drive. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Turkey Trot 5k?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Turkey Trot 5k

Nov 14, 2026

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