Turkey Trot 5K - Knoxville
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Regal Knoxville Turkey Trot 5K + Little Gobbler Kid's Run
The event is scheduled for November 26, 2026 in Downtown Knoxville at 227 West Depot Avenue. It includes multiple participation options and a revised course for 2026; a course map is pending.
Distances
- 5K road race
- 1 mile Little Gobbler Run for youth
- Virtual Turkey Trot option
Registration opens December 1, 2025. The organizer states no refunds and no transfers. The Little Gobbler Run is listed as a youth entry fee of $10 for participants 12 and under; parents may run with their child but will not receive a shirt or bib unless registered for the 5K. No discount codes or coupons apply to day of registration or the Little Gobbler Run.
T-shirts are short-sleeved and unisex. Anyone registering after November 12 will receive shirts while supplies last; the shirt order will be placed on November 13 and no re-orders will be made.
Packet pickup is scheduled on the days before the event at local locations: Dicks House of Sport, The Casual Pint Northshore, and The Mill and Mine with scheduled time windows.
All participants receive a traditional wooden ornament as a finish item. The first 500 finishers will receive the official 2027 Turkey Bobblehead, which will be issued in lieu of age group awards.
Additional notes: an elite corral system will be used at the Depot Avenue start with corral assignments based on predicted finish time; walkers are permitted; roller blades, bicycles, and dogs are not allowed on the 5K course. The 5K course closes after 1 hour 15 minutes. Grand Prix team points will be awarded and teams must pre-register. Complete results will be posted on RunSignUp. An event safety policy, including a weather policy, is in place. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
