33rd Annual Crisis Services of North Alabama Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Huntsville, Alabama
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming Thanksgiving tradition at the 33rd Annual Crisis Services of North Alabama Turkey Trot, taking place on November 26, 2026, in beautiful Huntsville, Madison! This festive event invites participants to run, walk, stroll, or trot a USA Track and Field certified 5K course, ensuring a fun-filled morning with friends and family before diving into Thanksgiving feasts. The Turkey Trot is not just about fitness; it’s also a fantastic way to support a noble cause, as every registration aids Crisis Services of North Alabama in providing crucial support for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Little ones aged 5 and under can join in the excitement with the Tiny Tot Turkey Trot, a delightful 100-yard dash featuring Tina Turkey, the event's beloved mascot. With no advance registration needed and no cost to participate, it’s all about the fun! As you lace up your running shoes for this uplifting community event, remember that your participation helps provide essential services to those in need. Mark your calendars and be part of this inspiring Thanksgiving morning tradition!
Little ones aged 5 and under can join in the excitement with the Tiny Tot Turkey Trot, a delightful 100-yard dash featuring Tina Turkey, the event's beloved mascot. With no advance registration needed and no cost to participate, it’s all about the fun! As you lace up your running shoes for this uplifting community event, remember that your participation helps provide essential services to those in need. Mark your calendars and be part of this inspiring Thanksgiving morning tradition!
Organiser's Description
RUN . WALK . STROLL . TROT
33 years. Thousands of families. One Thanksgiving morning tradition that keeps growing.
Join Crisis Services of North Alabama [http://www.csna.org/turkeytrot] on November 26 for the 33rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K. Run, walk, stroll, or trot a USA Track and Field certified course with your people before the pie. It's the same route used for the Huntsville Track Club's Twilight Run.
Turkey Trot is fun, festive, and family-friendly. Every registration helps Crisis Services of North Alabama support survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence with forensic exams, crisis counseling, and help navigating what comes next. Emergency shelter at HOPE Place is available for those fleeing domestic violence. All services are free and reached through HELPline (256-716-1000), any hour of any day.
TINY TOT TURKEY TROT
Kids ages 5 AND UNDER can join the Tiny Tot Turkey Trot, a 100-yard dash at 9:00 a.m. with Tina Turkey, our hilariously huge turkey mascot.
No advance registration needed. No cost to participate. Just show up and have fun!
RACE NOTES
WEATHER: We will only cancel the race if conditions create a safety risk for participants. If the race is canceled, there will be no rescheduling or refunds, and your registration will be considered a contribution to our mission.
TIMING: RunningLane times the race using a chip in your bib. Your time begins when you cross the starting line.
BIB PICKUP: Bib pickup is only at the Fleet Feet Huntsville location. We will not have bib pickup in Madison this year.
BIB PICKUP
Fleet Feet Huntsville, 2722 Carl T Jones Dr SE, Ste B2, Huntsville, AL 35802
November 23 and November 24
10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
November 25
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
RACE DAY, NOVEMBER 26
Spragins Hall. Bib pickup and late registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and ends at 7:45 a.m.
ABOUT RACE T-SHIRTS
Race t-shirts are first come, first served. We hand them out during bib pickup WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
When you pick a shirt size during registration, that helps us estimate how many to order. It does NOT reserve a shirt or a specific size for you.
Turkey Trot is a fundraiser, so we order carefully to put as much as possible toward our mission. THAT MEANS WE CAN'T GUARANTEE A SHIRT FOR EVERY REGISTRANT, EVEN IF YOU SIGN UP EARLY.
Get your bib early for a chance to get a tee.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Have questions about parking, strollers, dogs, packet pickup, awards, the Tiny Tot Turkey Trot, or race-day details? See the full FAQ and race information at csna.org/turkeytrot [http://csna.org/turkeytrot].
SPECIAL THANKS
From planning to race day, Fleet Feet [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/huntsville], helps make Turkey Trot possible. We are grateful for their generosity and for the work they put into this Thanksgiving tradition.
We'd also like to thank RunningLane [https://runninglane.com/] for being our dedicated race-timer for many years. We appreciate the support they offer in helping race day run as smooth as possible.
And a big shout out to SOAR (Serving, Organizing, Advocating, Reflecting) at UAH [https://www.uah.edu/student-life/student-activities/civic-engagement] for being our campus sponsor. SOAR empowers and equips UAH students to engage in awareness, civic action, and community-based initiatives that prepare them to make a lasting positive impact in the Huntsville/Madison area and beyond.
ABOUT CRISIS SERVICES OF NORTH ALABAMA
Crisis Services of North Alabama shows up for people in our community on their hardest days. Last year, we answered 16,790 calls on the HELPline, provided emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence, and supported survivors of sexual assault through forensic exams and advocacy. All of it is available at no cost to the people who need it.
When you sign up for Turkey Trot, you help keep that support going all year long.
33 years. Thousands of families. One Thanksgiving morning tradition that keeps growing.
Join Crisis Services of North Alabama [http://www.csna.org/turkeytrot] on November 26 for the 33rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K. Run, walk, stroll, or trot a USA Track and Field certified course with your people before the pie. It's the same route used for the Huntsville Track Club's Twilight Run.
Turkey Trot is fun, festive, and family-friendly. Every registration helps Crisis Services of North Alabama support survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence with forensic exams, crisis counseling, and help navigating what comes next. Emergency shelter at HOPE Place is available for those fleeing domestic violence. All services are free and reached through HELPline (256-716-1000), any hour of any day.
TINY TOT TURKEY TROT
Kids ages 5 AND UNDER can join the Tiny Tot Turkey Trot, a 100-yard dash at 9:00 a.m. with Tina Turkey, our hilariously huge turkey mascot.
No advance registration needed. No cost to participate. Just show up and have fun!
RACE NOTES
WEATHER: We will only cancel the race if conditions create a safety risk for participants. If the race is canceled, there will be no rescheduling or refunds, and your registration will be considered a contribution to our mission.
TIMING: RunningLane times the race using a chip in your bib. Your time begins when you cross the starting line.
BIB PICKUP: Bib pickup is only at the Fleet Feet Huntsville location. We will not have bib pickup in Madison this year.
BIB PICKUP
Fleet Feet Huntsville, 2722 Carl T Jones Dr SE, Ste B2, Huntsville, AL 35802
November 23 and November 24
10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
November 25
10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
RACE DAY, NOVEMBER 26
Spragins Hall. Bib pickup and late registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and ends at 7:45 a.m.
ABOUT RACE T-SHIRTS
Race t-shirts are first come, first served. We hand them out during bib pickup WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
When you pick a shirt size during registration, that helps us estimate how many to order. It does NOT reserve a shirt or a specific size for you.
Turkey Trot is a fundraiser, so we order carefully to put as much as possible toward our mission. THAT MEANS WE CAN'T GUARANTEE A SHIRT FOR EVERY REGISTRANT, EVEN IF YOU SIGN UP EARLY.
Get your bib early for a chance to get a tee.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Have questions about parking, strollers, dogs, packet pickup, awards, the Tiny Tot Turkey Trot, or race-day details? See the full FAQ and race information at csna.org/turkeytrot [http://csna.org/turkeytrot].
SPECIAL THANKS
From planning to race day, Fleet Feet [https://www.fleetfeet.com/s/huntsville], helps make Turkey Trot possible. We are grateful for their generosity and for the work they put into this Thanksgiving tradition.
We'd also like to thank RunningLane [https://runninglane.com/] for being our dedicated race-timer for many years. We appreciate the support they offer in helping race day run as smooth as possible.
And a big shout out to SOAR (Serving, Organizing, Advocating, Reflecting) at UAH [https://www.uah.edu/student-life/student-activities/civic-engagement] for being our campus sponsor. SOAR empowers and equips UAH students to engage in awareness, civic action, and community-based initiatives that prepare them to make a lasting positive impact in the Huntsville/Madison area and beyond.
ABOUT CRISIS SERVICES OF NORTH ALABAMA
Crisis Services of North Alabama shows up for people in our community on their hardest days. Last year, we answered 16,790 calls on the HELPline, provided emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence, and supported survivors of sexual assault through forensic exams and advocacy. All of it is available at no cost to the people who need it.
When you sign up for Turkey Trot, you help keep that support going all year long.
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33rd Annual Crisis Services of North Alabama Turkey Trot
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$32.80
OPENS TOMORROWRegistration will close at 11:59 PM on Saturday, November 21 and will reopen at 10:00 AM on Monday, November 23 with a price increase. Registration will remain open until 7:45 AM on race day. NOTE: Registration after 5:00 pm on November 26 requires bib pickup at Spragins Hall 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM on race day. Please allow time for bib pickup as check-in ends promptly at 7:45. 8:00 AM Race Begins! 9:00 AM Tiny Tot Turkey Trot (ages 5 & below, no registration necessary) 9:15 AM Door Prizes 9:30 AM Awards
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