NOAC Turkey Day Race
About this race
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.
Join fellow runners on November 23, 2023 for the NOAC Turkey Day Race. It's a fantastic 8K, 0.8K featuring a flat and fast course in New Orleans.
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Running
5-Mile Run/Walk
Active NOAC members may use their coupon code during checkout to apply for their discount. Participants who register on race day are not guaranteed a race shirt.
5-Mile Run/Walk - NOTC Family
NOTC Family registration is one price for 2 adults and all youth 20 and under in the same household. It includes 2 race t-shirts, with additional shirts available for purchase. Participants who register on race day are not guaranteed a race shirt.
Kids Run
Participants who register on race day are not guaranteed a race shirt.
Walking
Racewalker
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in New Orleans in 2023, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About New Orleans
NOAC Turkey Day Race takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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