Gainesville Turkey Trot Half Marathon

Gainesville, GA, USA · November 26, 2026
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Gainesville Turkey Trot Half Marathon race day weather

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Cool start, warming finish

Runners will face temperatures rising from 44°F at the start to 52°F by the finish. With light winds from the WNW at 7 mph, conditions will remain manageable. Humidity will be moderate at 61%, so runners should hydrate adequately and consider pacing conservatively as temperatures increase. A light layer may be useful during pre-race if rain is anticipated.

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About the Gainesville Turkey Trot Half Marathon

The Gainesville Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day race in Gainesville, Georgia, with a half marathon, a 10K, a 5K and a youth one-mile fun run. Every distance starts at the Riverside Military Academy track area on Riverside Drive. The half marathon is three loops of a hilly road course that finishes on the track, and runners are asked to bring at least three cans of food for a church food drive.

Race weekend

Thursday, November 26
7:45 AMYouth 1-Mile Fun Run (1.0 mi)
8:00 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)
8:00 AM10K (6.2 mi)
8:00 AM5K (3.1 mi)
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Gainesville Turkey Trot Half Marathon FAQ

When is the 2026 Gainesville Turkey Trot Half Marathon?

The 2026 Gainesville Turkey Trot Half Marathon will be held on Thursday November 26, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Gainesville Turkey Trot Half Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 60°F and a low of 41°F with a 8% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Gainesville Turkey Trot Half Marathon?

Over the 3 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2018 to 2024), it averaged 51°F at the start and 56°F by a typical finish. It has not rained during race hours in any of those years.

What was the hottest Gainesville Turkey Trot Half Marathon?

Of the 3 years on record, 2024 was the warmest, reaching 61°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2018, at 38°F.

What was the windiest Gainesville Turkey Trot Half Marathon?

Of the 3 years on record, 2024 was the windiest, with wind averaging 15 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2018, at 2 mph.

Gainesville Turkey Trot Half Marathon weather history

Based on 3 years of data
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L:51° H:56°
RunScore
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Wind9mph
Dew39°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2024
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61°/61°-
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2022
cloudy
53°/56°-
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2018
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38°/51°-
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