Plucked Turkey 10k

Plucked Turkey 10k is held in Anniston, Alabama, on November 26, 2026, with the 10K run (6.2 miles) starting at 8:00 AM. The course, which passes through the Golden Springs community, is USATF certified and chip timed, which makes it suitable if you need an official result for another race. Runners and walkers are both welcome, and families are encouraged to take part. Awards go to the top male and female finishers and to age-group winners from under 9 to over 80. Proceeds benefit the YMCA.

A certified 10K on Thanksgiving morning is a real opportunity for a personal best rather than just a fun run. To arrive ready, give yourself eight to ten weeks of consistent training with one weekly tempo session and a long run of 7 to 8 miles. Pace the first two miles conservatively; a 10K punishes early enthusiasm more than a 5K does. If you are walking it, plan on roughly 90 minutes and dress for a cool morning that warms as you go.