# Running of the Turkeys 5K & Fun Run (Historic Downtown Roswell) > Event for families in the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell area (GA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM - Where: Historic Downtown Roswell (Gate City Brewing / Canton Street), 43 Magnolia St, Roswell, GA 30075 - Ages: All ages welcome; stroller-friendly course through Canton Street; festive turkey costumes encouraged - Price: $20 for Kids Dash; $35–$45 for 5K; includes long-sleeve tri-blend shirt and finisher medal; benefits Friends of Roswell Police - Organizer: Rotary Club of Roswell & Friends of Roswell Police - Official page: https://roswellturkeyrun.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/atlanta/activities/running-of-the-turkeys-5k-and-fun-run-historic-downtown-roswell--listing-a64f6903bd4c1750dbe881c9 ## About 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. ## Similar picks in Atlanta - [Running of the Turkeys 5K — Downtown Roswell Turkey Trot](https://grassyknees.com/atlanta/activities/running-of-the-turkeys-5k-downtown-roswell-turkey-trot--listing-3c403c7f7928ff707d40326e) — Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Downtown Roswell (43 Magnolia St start) · From $44 · checked Oct 30. 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