MCRRC Turkey Burnoff 5 and 10-Mile Race

MCRRC Turkey Burnoff 5 and 10-Mile Race takes place in Gaithersburg, in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Saturday, November 28, 2026. Both distances start at 8:00 a.m.: a 5-mile race and a 10-mile race, each open to runners of all levels. The event has a festive holiday-weekend atmosphere and encourages beginners and experienced runners alike to get outdoors.

The two options split the field neatly. Five miles is a friendly step up from the 5K if you have been running consistently and want something longer without committing to a big training block, while 10 miles is a substantial effort that rewards a proper base, ideally a weekly long run that has been sitting around eight to ten miles for a month or two. On paved roads in Maryland in late November, dress in layers you can manage once you warm up, and hold something back for the second half of the longer race.