Johns Creek, United States of America · Thursday 26 November 2026
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...If you ve crossed under our finish line in any race from Dec. 1, 2025 - Nov. 13 , 2026, you ve earned yourself ONE FREE 5K spot in any (1) of the live races. (Please note that running the Turkey Trot last year does not qualify for a free entry.) If you haven t crossed under our finish line this year...that s OK too...You can still come out and join us...it s just $21, in-person or virtual. Back for 2026 5K, 10K, 15K or Half Marathon Distances Virtual 5K, 10K, 15K, or Half Marathon available for only $21($25 for Race Day). Swag available for purchase: Awesome Shirts $22, Hoodies $27 & Finisher Medal available for just $7.50! ($10 to purchase finisher medals on Raceday!)
Adjusted Time
1:40:47
Time difference: -4.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Johns Creek, United States of America, scheduled for Thursday 26 November 2026. The course is run on road surface with 0m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 0m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon website.
This is a very flat course with only 0m of total elevation gain across the full distance. The course ranges from 0m to 0m above sea level — a 0m elevation range that makes it one of the flatter races available. Runners targeting a personal best will appreciate the minimal climbing.
Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for marathon running. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for runners targeting a personal best time.
Our difficulty rating for Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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