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NOAC Turkey Day Race

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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

calendar_today 26 Nov, 2026

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sell $15.00 – $60.00

About the Event

Founded in 1907, the 119th New Orleans Athletic Club's Turkey Day Race stands as the 5th oldest continuous race in the United States. The race begins and ends at Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans City Park, featuring a 5-Mile and a Kids' Half-Mile run/walk. It has become a cherished holiday tradition for families from across the nation, with several generations returning annually to participate. Proceeds from the event are donated to Spina Bifida of Louisiana.

Race Day Schedule:

6:30 AM - Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup Opens
8:00 AM - Kids Half Mile Race
8:05 AM - Registration Closes
8:30 AM - 5 Mile Run / Walk
10:00 AM - Award Ceremony (subject to change)

T-Shirt availability and sizes aren't guaranteed for anyone registering after Wednesday November 26th, 2025.

The NOAC Turkey Day Race is produced by the New Orleans Track Club, its members, and volunteers.

Races Offered

Kids Run

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 0.5 Miles

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08:00

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$15.00

Racewalker

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$0.00

5-Mile Run/Walk

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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08:30

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$30.00

5-Mile Run/Walk - NOTC Family

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$60.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in New Orleans.

thermostat Temperature

15.3° / 21.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.7° / 21.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 6m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

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air Avg wind speed

12.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:25

nightlight Sunset

18:04

About New Orleans

Learn more about the host city, New Orleans.

Way down yonder in New Orleans, you'll find the roots of jazz and a blossoming culture that is unlike anything else on Earth. Here, the laid-back atmosphere of the riverfront South has mixed with French sophistication, Spanish style, and African-American energy to create something greater than the sum of its parts. "NOLA" is the largest city in Louisiana and one of the top tourist destinations in the United States.