Running of the Turkeys 5k
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Roswell (43 Magnolia St,). Distances: 5K. Entry from $50 to $100; the 5K goes from $50 to $60 after November 15.
Course and race notes
The Running of the Turkeys 5k is the new City of Roswell Thanksgiving Day tradition!!
Participate LIVE or VIRTUALLY! Come earn your turkey with us as we run down Canton Street in Downtown Roswell and support Friends Of Roswell Police.
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
5K
Price
$50 to $100
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Nov 15 (in 8 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Nov 28, 2025
Race day in Roswell
Weather
59° / 38°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Atlanta Peachtree Airport, GA (10.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:20 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 40 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
- Oxbo Trail Parking0.5 mi
- Woodstock Park South Parking Lot · free0.6 mi
15 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Lola's restaurant0.2 mi
- Ipp's Pastaria & Bar restaurant0.2 mi
- Domino's quick bite0.3 mi
- Crazy Love Coffee House cafe0.4 mi
8 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
10 within 3 mi21 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Best Western Plus Hotel
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Holiday Inn
About 5 min drive1.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta - Roswell
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: La Quinta Inn & Suites
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Studio 6
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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