Plucked Turkey 10k
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Plucked Turkey 10k
The Plucked Turkey 10k takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Anniston, Alabama. The event is hosted by the Anniston Runners Club and the YMCA of Calhoun County and benefits the YMCA. The course is USATF certified and chip-timed. The distance is 10K (6.2 miles).
Practical information
The race starts and finishes at Norwood Hodges Community Center, 3125 Spring Valley Rd, Anniston, AL 36207. Registration price is listed at $35 with a price increase after October 31, 2025. A unisex long sleeve t-shirt for 2025 is guaranteed for registrations completed by October 31, 2025; remaining stock will be allocated afterward. Packet pick-up opens inside the community center gym.
Awards include a turkey breast for overall male and female winners and pies for overall second and third places. Age group awards are offered in these male and female divisions: 9 and under; 10-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79; 80 and over. Course records are noted at 34:33 (male, 2009) and 38:32 (female, 2012); a $50 prize is offered for breaking a course record, or that amount may be donated to a charity or school program if the runner declines.
Race rules: no bicycles, in-line skates, wheeled vehicles, or pets on the course; service animals require documentation. Strollers with infants are allowed only from the back of the race pack. There is no age minimum; minors must be registered by a parent or legal guardian. Earbuds are strongly discouraged. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.