Fitness Central Turkey Trot
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Fitness Central Turkey Trot 2026
The Fitness Central Turkey Trot is a Chattanooga Thanksgiving road event presented by the Chattanooga Track Club and Fitness Central. The 2026 edition is the race's 36th running and includes timed and non-timed options on courses that are certified and chip timed for the main race.
Event distances and formats:
- 4 miles : USATF certified, chip timed, competitive event that awards Adult ROY points.
- 3 miles : family walk and fun run; non-competitive, dog- and stroller-friendly.
- Kiddie-K (6/10 of a mile) : for children 12 and under; medals for all participants and top-place awards for fastest boy and girl.
Proceeds from registrations support the Chattanooga Track Club's youth and adult running and fitness programs. A portion of 3 mile and 4 mile registration fees benefits Survivor Fitness, a nonprofit that supports cancer survivors through exercise and community programs.
Packet pickup and on-site registration are available the day before and on race morning at Fitness Central (6170 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN). T-shirt availability is limited; sizes may sell out and shirts left after race day will be donated. Awards for the 4 mile and Kiddie-K include overall cash prizes for top finishers, masters and senior masters cash awards, age-group awards, and a crowd-voted Best Costume prize. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
