Early Bird Turkey Trot Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Early Bird Turkey Trot is part of the Five Star Turkey Trot series and takes place on Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Kennesaw / Marietta, GA. The event uses a single loop course that allows participants to choose from multiple distances. There are in-person and virtual options; virtual participants can run their chosen distance anywhere and submit results by the end of race day.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
- Half Marathon
Entry costs vary: the organizer offers a complimentary 5K entry to participants who meet the event's qualifying criteria, while other in-person or virtual entries are listed at $21 (with a higher price on race day). Long sleeve shirts, hoodies, and finisher medals are available for purchase.
Course, awards and logistics
The course is a 3.1-mile (5K) loop; longer distances use multiple laps (10K = 2 laps, 15K = 3 laps, Half Marathon = 4 laps plus a short section). Water stations are provided at about every 1.5 miles. The course is described as generally flat with some local variation. Participants must maintain at least a 16 minute per mile pace.
Awards are given by overall placement and age groups, with electronic timing used for results. Packet pickup is held on race morning starting one hour before the event. Volunteer recruitment can earn a $50 gift card when conditions set by the organizer are met. The event follows a no-refund policy and may be moved to fully virtual in extreme circumstances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.