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NOAC Turkey Day Race

Name: NOAC Turkey Day Race
Start: 2025-11-27
End: 2025-11-27
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

location_city New Orleans

location_on Louisiana

flag United States

calendar_today 27 Nov, 2025

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language Official Website

About the Event

Founded in 1907, the 118th 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

1K

Nov 27, 2025

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Road running

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10K

Nov 27, 2025

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Road running

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Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 15.6° / 21.6°

wb_sunny 13.8° / 21.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.6 /

water_drop 77.3%