Turkey Day 5K - Frostburg
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Turkey Day 5K - Frostburg
The 29th annual Turkey Day 5K takes place on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, at Mountain Ridge High School in Frostburg, Maryland. The event is organized as a community 5K run or walk that covers the full 5K course.
Packet pick-up and on-site registration are held in the school cafeteria on race day, and day-of registration is available with no increase in cost. Online registration opens September 15, 2026 and closes November 24, 2026. Must register by November 15 to receive a race t-shirt; registrants after that date will not receive a shirt. Registration fees are listed as Adult $25.00 and Student $20.00; these prices do not reflect the processing fee.
Age groups for awards are 1-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over. Pumpkin pies are presented to the top three finishers in each age group. Overall male and overall female finishers receive an additional prize.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Mountain Ridge Running Programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
