21st Annual Johnson City Turkey Trot 5K - 5k Run/Walk - Adults

Nov 26, 2026Johnson City, TN, United States

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Distance

3.1 mi

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Terrain

Road

Difficulty

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About this run

8:30 am. Up & At ‘Em, Inc. presents the 21st annual Johnson City Turkey Trot. Over the years this race has become an iconic event of the area coined as “The Place To Be Thanksgiving Day.” Although this 5k race is the largest in the Tri-Cities area, it has become more than just a race to all as it is also seen as a homecoming or family tradition to do every year with over 5,000 of our closest friends and family. Share pictures of you and your family and friends to #cantstopthetrot or #jcturkeytrot.

Typical conditions

For events around November 2026 in Johnson City, TN, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.

How to prepare

Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.

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Getting there

This event is listed in Johnson City, TN, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.

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