Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Johns Creek (3890 Johns Creek Pkwy). Distances: 5K, 10K, 15K, Half marathon. Entry from $21; the 5K goes from $21 to $25 after November 25.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 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 Wed Nov 25 (in 18 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Feb 10, 2026
Race day in Johns Creek
Weather
59° / 36°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 30% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Cumming 2N, GA (11.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:19 AM – 5:29 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 41 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
73 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Subway quick bite0.2 mi
- Bukharaa restaurant0.2 mi
- Sarah's Donuts quick bite0.3 mi
- Toscana Italian Kitchen & Bar restaurant0.3 mi
20 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
4 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)5 within 3 mi8 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Holiday Inn Express
About 2 min walk0.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 6 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hampton Inn
About 7 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hyatt Place
About 14 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: SpringHill Suites Atlanta Suwanee
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.