Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Half Marathon
A Thanksgiving morning half in Johns Creek that has run since 2011, with 5K, 10K, and 15K fields sharing the start and free entries for series finishers.
Quick facts
- Thanksgiving Day half marathon in Atlanta's northern suburbs, held since 2011.
- One shared start with four distances: 5K, 10K, 15K, and the half.
- Free 5K entries for runners who finished a Five Star NTP race in the past year.
- Cool late-November mornings usually favor racing.
About the Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Half Marathon
Five Star NTP started this Thanksgiving race in 2011 as a free thank-you run for its year-round finishers, and that tradition still shapes the event: anyone who finished one of the organizer's races in the past year earns a free 5K entry. The half is the longest of four distances that all start together on Thanksgiving morning.
Course
The race is based on Johns Creek Parkway in Atlanta's northern suburbs, with all four distances starting at once. The opening miles are the most crowded of the day while the 5K and 10K fields sort themselves out, so half runners should not bank on a fast first split.
Race-day weather
Thanksgiving morning in north Georgia is usually crisp, with starts in the 30s or low 40s and dry, cool air. It is good racing weather more often than not, though a rainy front can change that quickly.
Past Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, November 26, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Half Marathon?
The 2026 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Half Marathon is on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
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