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.
114th Annual NOAC Turkey Day Race 5Mile & 1/2Mile November 25th, 2021 - City Park, NOLA ********** 5 MILE FEMALE OVERALL RESULTS *********** PLACE BIB NAME AG FINISH PACE ===== ==== ==================== == ======= ===== 1 1674 Stefanie Slekis 33 27:18 4:53 2 1633 Kir Selert Faraud 34 28:15 5:03 3 1298 Emma Newton 26 30:54
Awards will be distributed shortly after the race. Except for the first overall NOAC members, there is no duplication of awards. 5 Mile Awards 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Overall Male and Female 1st Youth Male and Female (15 and under) 1st Master Male and Female (40 and over) 1st Grandmaster Male and Female (50 and over) 1st Senior Male and Female (60 and over) 1st Legend Male and Female (70 and over) 1st Racewalker Male and Female 1st Overall Male and Female NOAC Member Kids' Half Mile Awards 1st-5th
NOAC Turkey Day Race – 119 Years of Tradition & a Chance to Earn a $15 Refund! Be part of history at the 119th Annual NOAC Turkey Day Race, a beloved Thanksgiving tradition! We're excited to offer a special perk through the RunSignup Referral Program. After you register, you’ll receive a unique referral link—refer 4 friends or family members, and you’ll earn a $15 refund on your registration fee. It’s our way of saying thanks for spreading the word. You can find your referral link in you
5 Miles: Race Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Miles | $30.00 | Dec 1 | Jan 2 |
| $35.00 | Jan 2 | Mar 18 | |
| $40.00 | Mar 18 | Jun 18 | |
| $45.00 | Jun 18 | Sep 3 | |
| $50.00 | Sep 3 | Nov 20 | |
| $60.00 | Nov 20 | Nov 26 | |
| 0.5 Miles | $15.00 | Dec 1 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2,012 | 48:20 | 24:52 |
| 2024 | 2,010 | 50:02 | 25:12 |
| 2023 | 2,012 | 48:18 | 24:13 |
| 2022 | 9 | 1:20:48 | 58:17 |
| 2021 | 2,000 | 52:03 | 25:31 |
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0.5 Miles: Race Shirt
| Jan 2 |
| $20.00 | Jan 2 | Mar 18 |
| $25.00 | Mar 18 | Sep 3 |
| $30.00 | Sep 3 | Nov 20 |
| $35.00 | Nov 20 | Nov 26 |
Locations & Times: Tuesday, Nov 25 New Orleans Athletic Club (222 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70112) 12pm – 6pm Wednesday, Nov 26 Tad Gormley Stadium (5400 Stadium Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124) 12pm – 4:30pm Thursday Nov 27 (Race Day) Tad Gormley Stadium (5400 Stadium Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124) 6:30am - 8:15am Early packet pickup is strongly encouraged for 118th NOAC Turkey Day Race. This opportunity is to secure your race bib, participant shirt, poster art (if purchased), a bag of Mahatma Ja