About the Pittsburg Turkey Trot
The course runs through downtown Pittsburg on Thanksgiving morning, so the streets have that particular quiet that holidays bring before everything opens up. It draws people at every pace, from those pushing hard to those out for a walk before the meal, and the downtown setting gives it some energy without needing much else.
Packet pickup details are not something spelled out here, but the race starts in the downtown area, so parking and logistics tend to be straightforward in a smaller city center on a holiday morning.
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Distances & Start Times
5K11/26/2026 08:00$35
5K11/26/2026 08:00$40
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