Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot Half Marathon
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Event overview
The Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025 in Johns Creek, GA (3890 Johns Creek Pkwy, 30024). The event offers in-person and virtual options. Virtual entries are available for the 5K, 10K, 15K, and Half Marathon. Entry pricing noted in the event information includes free in-person 5K entry for participants who crossed a Five Star finish line between Dec 1, 2024 and Nov 13, 2025, and a standard entry price of $21 (with a higher race-day rate listed). The 2025 charity partner is the Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer. The event is electronically timed and all participants qualify for overall and age-group awards.
Course, logistics and awards
The course is a 3.1-mile (5K) loop used for multiple laps to create longer distances. Water stations are provided approximately every 1.5 miles. Packet pickup options include early pickup days before the event and race morning pickup; bib mail-out is available for a fee. Participants must maintain at least a 16 minute per mile pace. Awards include top overall and masters placements plus top three in five-year age groups from 10 & under through 75+. Swag is available for purchase, including shirts, hoodies, and finisher medals at stated prices. The event has a no-refund policy; in extreme circumstances the event may convert to fully virtual. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 5K (one lap of the 3.1-mile loop)
- 10K (two laps)
- 15K (three laps)
- Half Marathon (four laps plus a short additional section)