Tryptophan Half/10k/5k
Thursday, November 26, 2026
7:30 AM EST
Cumming, Georgia
$22.20–$48.70 · 5 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving Day celebrations with the 16th Annual Tryptophan Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K in beautiful Cumming, Forsyth! On Thursday, November 26, 2026, join fellow runners and walkers for a fun and festive event that promises to burn off those pre-turkey calories while you work up a hearty appetite for your holiday feast.
Choose your distance and participate in-person or virtually! The Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM, the 10K at 7:45 AM, and the 5K at 8:00 AM, all beginning in front of Rosati's Pizza and Sports Pub. With a mostly flat course and a welcoming atmosphere, this event is perfect for families and friends looking to create lasting memories. Don’t miss the chance to earn a custom race bib, a finisher's medal, and a stylish long-sleeve tee! Plus, awards will be given across various age groups. Gather your loved ones and be part of this cherished Thanksgiving tradition!
Choose your distance and participate in-person or virtually! The Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM, the 10K at 7:45 AM, and the 5K at 8:00 AM, all beginning in front of Rosati's Pizza and Sports Pub. With a mostly flat course and a welcoming atmosphere, this event is perfect for families and friends looking to create lasting memories. Don’t miss the chance to earn a custom race bib, a finisher's medal, and a stylish long-sleeve tee! Plus, awards will be given across various age groups. Gather your loved ones and be part of this cherished Thanksgiving tradition!
Races
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Virtual Tryptophan
VirtualIncl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Virtual racers can run the Tryptophan wherever and whenever they want! Your registration includes a soft, long sleeve tech tee and finisher medal. Please ensure to include your current mailing address at registration. Timing information is not required.
Register7:30 AM EST
$43.40
Organiser's description
Join us on Thanksgiving Day. Come out and burn some pre-turkey calories while working up an appetite for your Thanksgiving Day feast by running or walking the 16th annual Tryptophan Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K.
WOW, 16 years is an amazing tradition! We are THANKFUL to all of YOU for coming out year after year. It is great to see family and friends come together from all over to create special memories on race day! So be THAT FAMILY on turkey day and run a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon run/walk.
Runners/Walkers will have the option to participate IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY. Race packets for virtual participants will be mailed out by USPS. In-Person race packet pickup will be offered on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Starbucks 435 Peachtree Parkway 4-7pm and race day morning in Front of Rosati's starting at 6:30 am.
EVENT DETAILS:
RACE DAY:
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026
LOCATION:
In front of Rosati's Pizza and Sports Pub
RACE START TIMES:
13.1 - 7:30am
10K - 7:45am
5K - 8:00am
Virtual - whenever, wherever
Fun Run 1K - 9:00am
COST:
Half - $45 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm
$55.00 until 10/10 @11:59pm
$60.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm
$65.00 until 11/17 @ 11:59pm
$70.00 until 11/25 and Race Day
10K - $30.00 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm
$35.00 until 10/10 @ 11:59pm
$50.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm
$55.00 until 11/25 and Race Day
5K - $25.00 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm
$30.00 until 10/10 @ 11:59pm
$35.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm
$40.00 until 11/17 @ 11:59pm
$45.00 until 11/25 and Race Day
Virtual - $40.00
Fun Run - $20.00
COURSE:
5K Course: Starts and finishes in front of Rosati's Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, Ga. Mostly flat course with lots of room to run.
10K Course: Continues from the 5K going south on Peachtree Parkway and U-Turning before Sharon Rd. returning back to the finish.
Half: Continues from the 10K U-Turn down past the Brookwood Target and returning to the finish line.
PACKET PICK UP/RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
Packet Pick-up - Wednesday, November 25, 2026 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm Starbucks at 435 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041 (across from The Collection)
Race Day Packet Pick-up/Registration - Parking lot in front of Rosati's starting at 6:30am.
PARKING:
The Tryptophan 2026 race course utilizes a portion of the Brannon Crossing parking lot. For runner safety we ask that you park across the street at The Collection of Forsyth. If you park in Brannon Crossing you may get stuck until the race is over. Races start on time so be sure to allow plenty of time to park, pick up your packets, and get to the start!!
Virtual and In-Person participants will receive a custom race bib, finishers medal and long-sleeve tee.
AWARDS:
Overall Male/Female
Masters Male/Female
Age Groups 3 Deep Male/Female: 10 and Under to 75+ in five year increments
WOW, 16 years is an amazing tradition! We are THANKFUL to all of YOU for coming out year after year. It is great to see family and friends come together from all over to create special memories on race day! So be THAT FAMILY on turkey day and run a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon run/walk.
Runners/Walkers will have the option to participate IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY. Race packets for virtual participants will be mailed out by USPS. In-Person race packet pickup will be offered on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Starbucks 435 Peachtree Parkway 4-7pm and race day morning in Front of Rosati's starting at 6:30 am.
EVENT DETAILS:
RACE DAY:
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026
LOCATION:
In front of Rosati's Pizza and Sports Pub
RACE START TIMES:
13.1 - 7:30am
10K - 7:45am
5K - 8:00am
Virtual - whenever, wherever
Fun Run 1K - 9:00am
COST:
Half - $45 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm
$55.00 until 10/10 @11:59pm
$60.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm
$65.00 until 11/17 @ 11:59pm
$70.00 until 11/25 and Race Day
10K - $30.00 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm
$35.00 until 10/10 @ 11:59pm
$50.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm
$55.00 until 11/25 and Race Day
5K - $25.00 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm
$30.00 until 10/10 @ 11:59pm
$35.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm
$40.00 until 11/17 @ 11:59pm
$45.00 until 11/25 and Race Day
Virtual - $40.00
Fun Run - $20.00
COURSE:
5K Course: Starts and finishes in front of Rosati's Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, Ga. Mostly flat course with lots of room to run.
10K Course: Continues from the 5K going south on Peachtree Parkway and U-Turning before Sharon Rd. returning back to the finish.
Half: Continues from the 10K U-Turn down past the Brookwood Target and returning to the finish line.
PACKET PICK UP/RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
Packet Pick-up - Wednesday, November 25, 2026 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm Starbucks at 435 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041 (across from The Collection)
Race Day Packet Pick-up/Registration - Parking lot in front of Rosati's starting at 6:30am.
PARKING:
The Tryptophan 2026 race course utilizes a portion of the Brannon Crossing parking lot. For runner safety we ask that you park across the street at The Collection of Forsyth. If you park in Brannon Crossing you may get stuck until the race is over. Races start on time so be sure to allow plenty of time to park, pick up your packets, and get to the start!!
Virtual and In-Person participants will receive a custom race bib, finishers medal and long-sleeve tee.
AWARDS:
Overall Male/Female
Masters Male/Female
Age Groups 3 Deep Male/Female: 10 and Under to 75+ in five year increments
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Location
415 Peachtree Parkway STE 200, Cumming, 30041, GA, United States
Tryptophan Half/10k/5k
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