Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Running of the Turkeys 5k

Roswell, GA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5K5K

Entry is $37 now and rises to $40 after Aug 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $3.

About the Running of the Turkeys 5k

The course runs along Canton Street in downtown Roswell, a road race that starts and finishes on the same stretch. The surrounding area is walkable and open, and the route is stroller friendly. It benefits Friends of Roswell Police, which supports local families and seniors through the holidays.

Packet pickup is mandatory in the days before the race at several locations around the area, including a local brewing company and a running store. Parking on race day is available at the city hall lot and at a nearby church lot, both within easy walking distance of the start.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a big field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2025 results

3,036finishers

16:49winner

36:36median

1:15:53cutoff

Top 3: Jayin Batra (16:49) · Samuel Bowie (16:53) · Nelson Eiselstein (17:02)

The Running of the Turkeys 5k has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/26/2026 08:00$37

3.1 Miles11/26/2026 08:00$35

5K11/26/2026 08:00$75

Running of The Turkeys T-Shirt ONLY *** NOT RUNNING***11/26/2026 08:00$20

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Common Questions About the Running of the Turkeys 5k

Will I finish last at the Running of the Turkeys 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:36, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:15:53, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Running of the Turkeys 5k a good first 5K?

With 3,036 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Running of the Turkeys 5k?

The 5K winner ran 16:49 while the median finisher took 36:36. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.