Turkey Trot 5K - Johnson City
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Johnson City Turkey Trot 5K - Up & At ’Em
The Johnson City Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving 5K presented by Up & At ’Em, Inc. The event is staged in Johnson City, Tennessee, and includes an in-person 5K as well as a virtual option that lets participants complete the distance on their own and submit tracked results for official inclusion. Race items such as shirts, medals, and bibs are provided; virtual participants may pick up items at packet pickup, have them mailed for a shipping fee, or collect them locally.
Registration is available online, by mail, or via walk-in beginning October 1. Entry fees increase in stages, with early pricing at $20 and higher rates as the event approaches, up to $35. Packet pickup is handled at Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert Street, on the days before the race.
The event operates a volunteer program that uses hundreds of volunteers each year. The Turkey Trot supports local organizations and schools; organizers report donations to area initiatives and a cumulative contribution exceeding $150,000 to the local community. For 2026 the event is running a community logo design contest open to all ages in the Tri-Cities area; the contest includes a roughly four-week submission window, a $500 prize for the winner, and requirements for specific wording and a turkey feet logo element. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
