33rd Annual Crisis Services of North Alabama Turkey Trot 5K

  • Date Thu 26th November 2026
  • Time 8:00AM CST
  • Location Huntsville, Alabama
  • Price $32.80
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join the excitement at the 33rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026, in Huntsville, Madison! This beloved community event invites participants of all ages to run, walk, stroll, or trot a USA Track and Field certified course, making it the perfect way to kick off your holiday festivities. Whether you're racing against friends or enjoying a leisurely stroll with family, the Turkey Trot promises a fun and festive atmosphere for everyone.

In addition to the main 5K race, kids aged 5 and under can participate in the adorable Tiny Tot Turkey Trot, a 100-yard dash featuring the delightful Tina Turkey mascot! Every registration not only supports a cherished local tradition but also contributes to the vital work of Crisis Services of North Alabama, providing essential resources for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. So lace up your running shoes, gather your loved ones, and help make a difference while celebrating Thanksgiving in style!

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.

PARKING: The Spragins Hall parking lot will be unavailable for parking. Please reference the parking map on csna.org/turkeytrot [http://csna.org/turkeytrot] under Race Information for parking options.

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.

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.

Races

  • 33rd Annual Crisis Services of North Alabama Turkey Trot

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 26th November 2026 (8:00AM CST)

    $32.80

    Registration 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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Location

The University of Alabama in Huntsville, 205 Spragins Hall, Huntsville, 35899, AL, United States

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