NOAC Turkey Day Race
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Event overview
The NOAC Turkey Day Race takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in New Orleans, LA. Founded in 1907, the New Orleans Athletic Club's Turkey Day Race is listed as the 5th oldest continuous race in the United States. The event is produced by the New Orleans Track Club, its members, and volunteers. Proceeds from the event are donated to Spina Bifida of Louisiana.
Format and logistics
The event begins and ends at Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans City Park. The race program includes the following distances:
- 5 Mile - Run/walk; one 5-mile entry is listed as NOTC members only
- 5 Mile - NOTC Family entry available
- Kids Half-Mile - Youth run/walk
Published entry fees include $40 for the standard 5-mile (reduced fee of $35 for ages 0-15), $70 for the NOTC Family 5-mile entry, and $25 for the Kids Run. Prices increase after November 20, 2025. Race day activities listed include race day registration and packet pickup, a kids half-mile, the 5-mile event, and an awards ceremony. T-shirt availability and sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.