North Linthicum Improvement Association Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Walk

North Linthicum Improvement Association Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Walk takes place in Glen Burnie, Maryland, on November 14, 2026. The event is a 5K (3.1 miles) with a fun walk option, starting at 9:00 a.m. and organized by the North Linthicum Improvement Association. The Turkey Trot label places it firmly in the pre-Thanksgiving tradition of neighborhood races.

This is a good race for a mixed group: runners can go for a time while walkers cover the same 3.1 miles at their own pace. If you plan to run, six weeks of three sessions per week is enough, with one workout of short repeats such as 8 x 1 minute hard with equal recovery. Race-day tactics for a 5K are simple: hold back slightly through the first mile, keep the effort steady in the middle, and push over the final half mile. Walkers should aim for a brisk, consistent pace rather than trying to speed up late. Arrive early, pick up your bib, and jog or walk for ten minutes to loosen up before the 9:00 start.