Get Basted Turkey Trot Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Get Basted Turkey Trot takes place in Cumming, Georgia at North Forsyth Middle School (3645 Coal Mountain Drive). The event date is Sunday, November 23, 2025. Distances offered include both in-person and virtual options:
- 5K (one lap)
- 10K (two laps)
- 15K (three laps)
- Half Marathon (four laps plus a short section)
Virtual entries are available for the same distances. Events are capped at 500 participants. Dragon Boat Atlanta is listed as the 2025 charity partner.
Course, logistics and awards
The course is a 3.1-mile / 5K loop used for all distances so spectators can view runners multiple times. The event will be electronically timed. Water stations are provided at about every 1.5 miles. Participants are required to maintain at least a 16 minute per mile pace.
Packet and bib options include mailed bibs for a non-refundable fee of $7. Swag and extras are offered for purchase: long sleeve shirts $22, hoodies $27, and finisher medals available online for $7.50 (higher prices on race day). All participants qualify for overall and age group awards; each race will award top finishers and masters categories based on electronic timing. Volunteer incentives include free race entries and a program that can earn a $50 Visa gift card under specified recruitment and attendance conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.