17th Annual Gainesville Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Half Marathon and Youth FUN RUN presented by Limestone Shirt Factory
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 7:45 AM, in Gainesville (Riverside Military Academy (Track Area)). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K, Half marathon. Entry from $20 to $50; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after November 25.
Course and race notes
This is a fun event for the entire family.
For those who might want to run a short distance to those who want to take a Thanksgiving morning stroll to the more serious runner that wants to run somewhat of a hilly course before chowing down on Thanksgiving Dinner. Very laid back but FUN!!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
7:45 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Riverside Military Academy (Track Area)
Gainesville, GA 30501
Area: Gainesville & Lake Lanier, Athens, GA
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K10KHalf marathon
Price
$20 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Wed Nov 25 (in 18 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Dec 31, 2025
Race day in Gainesville
Weather
59° / 37°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 28% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Gainesville, GA (2.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:18 AM – 5:27 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 27 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.