Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K

Mild 53°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temperatures rising to 67°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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About the Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K

The 5K at the Early Bird Turkey Trot is a single lap of a 3.1-mile loop in Kennesaw, Georgia, northwest of Atlanta. The course is fairly flat for North Georgia and is run on the Saturday before Thanksgiving week. Because the loop is the building block for the longer distances, spectators can watch the whole race from one spot.

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Saturday, November 21

8:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)

8:00 AM10K (6.2 mi)8:00 AM15K (9.3 mi)8:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K FAQ

When is the 2026 Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K?

The 2026 Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K will be held on Saturday November 21, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K?

The forecast calls for a high of 67°F and a low of 51°F with a 26% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 5K race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K?

Over the 8 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2018 to 2025), it averaged 47°F at the start and 51°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2019).

What was the hottest Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K?

Of the 8 years on record, 2025 was the warmest, reaching 67°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2022, at 31°F.

What was the windiest Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K?

Of the 8 years on record, 2024 was the windiest, with wind averaging 12 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2018, at 0 mph.

Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K weather history

Based on 8 years of data

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49°F

L:47° H:51°

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13%

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Dew43°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2025	66°/67°	-	65°
2024 Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K Clearing in the afternoon. 2024	43°/45°	-	35°
2023 Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K Clearing in the afternoon. 2023	59°/61°	-	54°
2022 Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2022	31°/37°	-	29°
2021 Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2021	39°/42°	-	25°
2020 Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2020	43°/50°	-	45°
2019 Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2019	60°/60°	Light	59°
2018 Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2018	37°/42°	-	36°

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