
Spring Hill Turkey Burn
Spring Hill Turkey Burn offers a scenic, challenging course for a good cause.
Race Date
Nov 28, 2026
Location
Columbia, TN
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Location
- Columbia, Tennessee
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 3.11 Miles, 1.1K, Virtual 5K, Virtual Half Marathon
- Course
- Out & Back
- Terrain
- Mixed
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 729
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Spring Hill Turkey Burn, first run in 2017 and now in its 9th year, is a beloved Thanksgiving tradition in Columbia, Tennessee. This event, which has seen about 98 finishers recently and is growing, draws runners from around 7 states, with about 18% returning each year.
The course winds through the "hilly back roads of Maury County and Spring Hill," offering a scenic, multi-surface experience with gravel, asphalt, and cement sections. While described as having "some hills" and a "little hard," it's also noted for its "scenic country roads" and a "beautiful setting of Middle Tennessee's Spring Hill area."
Beyond the challenging yet rewarding run, participants can expect "awesome custom finisher medals," "great swag" including shirts and buffs, and a substantial post-race spread featuring items like chicken tenders, pizza, tacos, and fruit. The event proudly supports the Tennessee Children's Home, making it a run with a significant charitable impact.
Race-provided description
The 10th Annual Spring Hill Turkey Burn is sponsored by Great White Express Car Wash! 1K | 5K | Half Marathon Description: Tennessee Children’s Home is having Spring Hill’s 9th Annual Turkey Burn, a 1K | 5K | Half Marathon event on November 28, 2026. We are very excited to fill a community need and fund-raise. Come enjoy a beautiful run through the hilly back roads of Maury County and Spring Hill. The race will start and finish at Spring Hill High School. Virtual Option is available | Virtual Run is not timed | Virtual is not available for awards | Virtual packages will be mailed after the race date Charity Mission: The money raised will support the Middle Tennessee campus of Tennessee Children's Home and the programs provided. Children and youth, who otherwise would not have opportunities to learn about Christ, have educational services, and physical necessaries. We count on people like you to help provide this safe and secure environment. We hope that you will consider making an impact in this way, and that you understand how life changing your gift will be for children and youth who will be given opportunities because of your sponsorship and donation. Route: The course will be multi-surface, gravel, asphalt, and cement. Come enjoy a beautiful run through the hilly back roads of Maury County and Spring Hill. The race will start and finish at Spring Hill High School. Half Marathon Map and Elevation (opens MapMyRun)
5K Map and Elevation (opens MapMyRun)
Runners are responsible to know the route. Maps are listed above. We do our best to hold our races to the highest quality standards, from start to finish, course design, accuracy, barriers, water stations and running course will be intently laid out for your safety. Safety is our main concern. Please note that although we’ll try our best to avoid it, the course and start time is subject to change. Schedule: PRE-PACKET PICK UP: Friday, November 27, 2026 Pick inside: Beat the crowds by picking up your race bib, goodie bag, and shirt the day before the race. Registrants are allowed to pick up materials for friends and family members with a copy of their ID (a picture of the ID via phone is allowed). Time: Noon – 4:00 PM Location: Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee 5221 Port Royal Rd Unit 101 Spring Hill, TN 37174 T-Shirts are first come-first served. Although we order 500+ T-shirts, we can't predict sizes, thus sizes are not guaranteed for registrations after November 6, 2026. EVENT DAY: Saturday, November 28, 2026 6:30 am Registration & Check-in – Spring Hill High School 1 Raider Lane, Columbia, 384017:15 am Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem and Prayer7:30 am Half Marathon 8:00 am 5K Begins9:00 am 1K Begins9:30 am 5K Awards and Food10:00 am Awards for Half Marathon and Food Medals and Awards: All Half Marathon and 5K participants get Finisher medals. Men’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd | Women’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd | Masters Runner Men and Women 40+ 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Age Groups - Male and Female 10-14 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 15-19 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 20-24 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 25-29 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 30-34 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 35-39 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 40-44 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 45-49 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 50-54 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 55-59 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 60-64 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 65-69 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 70-74 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 75+ 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Rules: Half-Marathon has a 3.5-hour time limit. (Course support will cease after 3.5 hours) No dogs allowed. Strollers welcome for the 5K and 1K. (Please Remember this course will be multi-surface, hilly, gravel, asphalt, and cement.) Please note that a 15-minute mile pace or faster is required for both the 5k and Half Marathon race distances. A 15 min. mile pace is roughly four miles per hour, equivalent to a very brisk walk. If you fall below this pace, the race organizers can no longer guarantee course support. Aid Stations, medical support, portable toilets, and road closures will begin to become unavailable to participants. The local police and race organizers will ask you to reroute to a shorter version of the course or move up onto the sidewalk where you will be required to obey regular traffic laws.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
1 Raider Lane, Columbia, TN, 38401
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Out & Back
Terrain
mixed
Scenery
Rural, Small Town
Surface
Dirt Trail, Paved
Difficulty
Hilly
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
TN22050MS · Spring Hill Turkey Burn Half Marathon 2022
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
Standout799 years running
~83 finishers a year
growing or steady
18% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources
runners from 7 states
winner 1:26:59
typical high 55°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
36°
Afternoon (High)
55°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 729 finishers actually crossed the line across 9 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
729
Median time
2:00:53
Latest turnout
98
States
20
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Spring Hill Turkey Burn?
The Spring Hill Turkey Burn is held on Saturday, November 28, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
Where does the Spring Hill Turkey Burn take place?
It takes place in Columbia, Tennessee.
What distances does the Spring Hill Turkey Burn offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 3.11 Miles, 1.1K, Virtual 5K, Virtual Half Marathon.
Is the Spring Hill Turkey Burn course flat and good for a PR?
The Spring Hill Turkey Burn is a hilly, out & back course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Spring Hill Turkey Burn?
HalfRuns has finish records for 729 runners who have completed the Spring Hill Turkey Burn.
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