Get Basted Turkey Trot

Get Basted Turkey Trot takes place in Cumming, Georgia, on November 22, 2026, with four formats to choose from: a 5K (3.1 miles), a 10K (6.2 miles), a 15K (9.3 miles), and a half marathon (13.1 miles). The course runs through the city's streets, skirts a couple of lakes, and passes through a public park, mixing urban stretches with greener sections.

The range of distances makes this a flexible Thanksgiving-week event. The 15K is a rare option and a great stepping stone for runners moving up from the 10K toward the half marathon; the half itself suits anyone finishing a fall training cycle who wants one more long effort before winter. If you are targeting the half, a 10- to 12-week build with a weekly long run of up to 11 or 12 miles is a solid plan, while the 5K and 10K need far less lead time. Whichever you pick, expect a course that varies in scenery more than in difficulty.