Louisiana · 5 Mile · Kids Half-Mile
NOAC Turkey Day Race
NOAC Turkey Day Race is a 5 Mile and Kids Half-Mile event held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 3,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Field size
- ~3,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Distances
- 5 Mile, Kids Half-Mile
- Field size
- About 3,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- turkeydayrace.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM CST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the NOAC Turkey Day Race
A beloved Thanksgiving Day 5-mile tradition staged at Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans City Park since 1907, drawing multiple generations of families each holiday.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Established 1907; one of the oldest continuously held non-marathon races in the US (5th oldest); benefits Spina Bifida of Louisiana
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NOAC Turkey Day Race: common questions
- When is the NOAC Turkey Day Race?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the NOAC Turkey Day Race held?
- In New Orleans, Louisiana.
- What distances does the NOAC Turkey Day Race offer?
- 5 Mile and Kids Half-Mile.
- How many people run the NOAC Turkey Day Race?
- About 3,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the NOAC Turkey Day Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the NOAC Turkey Day Race?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $50 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the NOAC Turkey Day Race start?
- 8:30 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the NOAC Turkey Day Race?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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