Running of the Turkeys 5K & Fun Run (Historic Downtown Roswell)
Thu, Nov 268:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026; 5K race start at 8:00 AM, Kids Fun Run at 9:00 AM
Historic Downtown Roswell (Gate City Brewing / Canton Street)43 Magnolia St, Roswell, GA 30075 · 18.5 mi approx. from AtlantaDirections
All ages welcome; stroller-friendly course through Canton Street; festive turkey costumes encouraged
From $20$20 for Kids Dash; $35–$45 for 5K; includes long-sleeve tri-blend shirt and finisher medal; benefits Friends of Roswell Police
About this adventure
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Roswell and Friends of Roswell Police, the Running of the Turkeys 5K winds along picturesque, boutique-lined Canton Street in Roswell's historic district each Thanksgiving morning. Featuring chip-timed racing alongside hundreds of costume-clad neighborhood families, the race provides a festive, close-knit North Fulton community atmosphere before everyone heads home for holiday cooking. The course is fully paved and stroller-friendly, allowing parents pushing joggers to start right behind the competitive pack. Kids enjoy turkey feather headband giveaways, cider stations, and a dedicated Kids Fun Run on Magnolia Street, with all entry fees funding holiday meal boxes and emergency care for local families in need.
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