Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon
Updated
Saturday, November 21, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Kennesaw (Zama Mexican Cuisine - Kennesaw). Distances: 5K, 10K, 15K, Half marathon. Entry from $21; the 5K goes from $21 to $25 after November 20.
Course and race notes
This is the EARLY BIRD Turkey Trot.
Saturday 11/21/2026 in Kennesaw. We are excited to bring back our Turkey Trot events for 2026!~ 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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 21
2026 · in 14 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K10K15KHalf marathon
Price
$21
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Nov 20 (in 13 days)
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 21 (in 14 days)
Opened Feb 2, 2026
Race day in Kennesaw
Weather
62° / 38°F
Typical high and low for November 21, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Dallas 7 Ne, GA (11.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:16 AM – 5:32 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 44 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.4 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 20
Where to stay
4 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)29 within 3 mi45 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Extended Stay America
About 15 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Suburban Studios Kennesaw-Marietta North
About 17 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Extended Stay America - Select Suites Atlanta
About 19 min walk1.0 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Embassy Suites
About 19 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Home2 Suites
About 21 min walk1.0 mi from the start
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.