Turkey Trot of McDonough
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Mcdonough (198 S Point Blvd). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $20 to $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after November 14.
Course and race notes
Turkey Trot of McDonough benefitting Henry County Special Olympics - A Thanksgiving Morning Tradition!
Get ready to lace up and gobble down the miles! The Turkey Trot of McDonough is back and bigger than ever-bringing together families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts for South Atlanta's largest Thanksgiving Day race.
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
1 mile5K
Price
$20 to $40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Nov 14 (in 7 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened May 1, 2026
Race day in Mcdonough
Weather
61° / 36°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 26% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Mcdonough 5 Ene, GA (9.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:18 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 42 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
- McDonough Park and Ride0.5 mi
1 public lot or garage within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Dave & Buster's restaurant0.2 mi
- Hacienda Bar & Grill restaurant0.3 mi
- Miyako restaurant0.3 mi
- Texas Roadhouse restaurant0.3 mi
24 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
20 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)29 within 3 mi29 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Candlewood Suites
About 9 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Quality Inn
About 10 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Comfort Suites
About 10 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Holiday Inn Express & Suites
About 12 min walk0.6 mi from the start
More places on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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