Get Basted Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, Half 2026 — Cumming, GA

Date
November 22, 2026
Location
Cumming, GA
Venue
3645 Coal Mountain Drive
Start Time
8:00 AM
Sunrise
7:16 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $25.00
Events
5K, 10K, 15K, Half Marathon, 5K-Racer this year, 10K-Racer this year
Includes
T-Shirt
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With an 8:00 AM start, you'll want to arrive in Cumming, Georgia the evening before or early morning. The Get Basted Turkey Trot runs on November 22, 2026, and offers three distances to choose from: a 5K, 10K, and half marathon. The race takes place at 3645 Coal Mountain Drive. Entry costs range from free to $25, making this an affordable option for the holiday season. If you can't travel to Georgia, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your chosen distance on your own schedule and course. Whether you're looking for a quick turkey trot tradition or a longer pre-Thanksgiving workout, this race accommodates runners at different distances and commitment levels.

From the Race Organizer
Gobble Gobble...It's Turkey Trot time & we'd love for you to run with us! This will be the "2nd helpings" of our Turkey Trots! We are excited to bring back our Turkey Trot!~ Guidelines will be the same as prior, please note the specific dates in order to qualify for a complimentary race entry! If you haven't crossed under our finish line this year...that's OK too...You can still come out and join us...it's just $22($25 on Race Day), in-person or virtual. Back for 2026 5K, 10K, 15K or Half Marathon Distances Virtual 5K, 10K, 15K, or Half Marathon available for only $22 ($25 on Race Day). Swag available for purchase: Awesome Shirts $22 ($25 on raceday), Hoodies $27 ($30 on raceday), & Finisher Medals available for online purchase just $7.50 ($10 to purchase on Raceday!) VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS RACE RECEIVE FIVE (5) FREE RACES. (Volunteers must sign up on the volunteer page.) Two weeks before Thanksgiving in 2011, we decided that we wanted to give back to all the participants who came out to race with us over the course of the year. Thanksgiving morning seemed to be the perfect time, and giving them a FREE race would be the perfect way to say thanks. We're continuing that tradition...If you've crossed under our finish line in any race from Dec. 1, 2025 - Nov. 13, 2026, you've earned yourself a FREE 5K spot in ONE of the in-person Turkey Trot races. (Please note the dates. Running one of our Turkey Trots last year does NOT qualify for a free entry.) Everything will be the same as Thanksgiving...but we're letting you race on Sunday, November 22nd in Cumming, GA! THAT'S THIS RACE YOU ARE ABOUT TO REGISTER FOR!

Course & Travel Notes

The Get Basted Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon take place in Cumming, Georgia, with the nearest airport being Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), located 48 miles from the venue. The race starts at 8:00 AM, approximately 44 minutes after the 7:16 AM sunrise on November 22, 2026. The venue sits at an elevation of 1227 feet. November weather normals for the area show average highs of 63°F and average lows of 39°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 28% of days.

⛰️ 1,227 ft elevation☀️ Typically 63°F / 39°F · 28% chance of rain✈️ Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) — 48 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Get Basted Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, Half 2026 — Cumming, GA?

Get Basted Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, Half 2026 — Cumming, GA takes place on November 22, 2026. The race is held in Cumming, Georgia.

Where is Get Basted Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, Half 2026 — Cumming, GA held?

Get Basted Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, Half 2026 — Cumming, GA is held at 3645 Coal Mountain Drive in Cumming, Georgia.

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