Maryland Turkey Trot 10K
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2026 Maryland Turkey Trot 5k and 10k
The event takes place on November 22 at Carderock Recreation Area in Potomac, MD, along the C and O Canal towpath. It offers timed road race options and series scoring that count toward the Year-Long 5k, 10k and Back of the Pack series, as well as the Fall Series.
The course runs on a light gravel dirt trail, is out-and-back for each distance, and has minimal elevation gain. Walkers are permitted and a virtual race option is available.
Distances
- 5 km
- 10 km
Participants receive a finisher medal, a technical event shirt, and the race uses chip timing. T-shirts are guaranteed for entrants registered before November 11; additional shirts are available after that date on a first come first served basis. Water stations are located at approximately mile 1.55 on the 5k and at roughly miles 1.55, 2.7, 3.5 and 4.65 on the 10k; Gatorade is available at some stations.
Live results will be posted during the event and final results with series points are posted on the Monday following the race. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to first and second place in age groups: 19 and Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 plus. Top three overall finishers are not eligible for age group awards.
There is parking within the recreation area across four parking lots and a GPS pin is provided for the event location. Packet pickup is available at the event and there will be no on site race registration. Unauthorized participation without registration is not allowed and may result in removal or disqualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
