She Runs 5K

Have you been dreaming of running the Boston Marathon? Need to shave a few minutes off your qualifying time? Or maybe you're just looking for the perfect course to set a new PR? Whether Boston is your goal or not, the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon is for you.

We are racing in Johns Creek on Johns Creek Pkwy and the course features a 1-mile, super flat and super fast loop, making it ideal for consistent pacing and record-setting performances. The Full Marathon is USATF certified, making it a Boston Qualifier.

This event is uniquely designed for serious runners. We will have water and an electrolyte drink at the aid table. Participants are welcome to bring their own personalized aid to place on the aid tables, allowing you to grab exactly what you need each time you pass. Many runners even bring a cheer crew to help hand out fuel and keep the motivation high throughout the race.

To maintain the best possible experience, this is intentionally a small, focused event, capped at just 175 participants.

We will have a great race shirt and finisher medals for all participants. Awards for both distances are in the usual 5-year age groups.

Fast course, flexible support, and a chance to chase your goals—this is the race that lets you run your perfect day.

VOLUNTEERS FOR I'M BOUND FOR BOSTON RECEIVE FIVE (5) FREE RACES. (Volunteers must sign up on the volunteer page.)

Join us on Thanksgiving Day. Come out and burn some pre-turkey calories while working up an appetite for your Thanksgiving Day feast by running or walking the 16th annual Tryptophan Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K.

WOW, 16 years is an amazing tradition! We are THANKFUL to all of YOU for coming out year after year. It is great to see family and friends come together from all over to create special memories on race day! So be THAT FAMILY on turkey day and run a 5K, 10K or Half Marathon run/walk.

Runners/Walkers will have the option to participate IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY. Race packets for virtual participants will be mailed out by USPS. In-Person race packet pickup will be offered on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Starbucks 435 Peachtree Parkway 4-7pm and race day morning in Front of Rosati's starting at 6:30 am.

EVENT DETAILS:

RACE DAY:

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026

LOCATION:

In front of Rosati's Pizza and Sports Pub

RACE START TIMES:

13.1 - 7:30am

10K - 7:45am

5K - 8:00am

Virtual - whenever, wherever

Fun Run 1K - 9:00am

COST:

Half - $45 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm

$55.00 until 10/10 @11:59pm

$60.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm

$65.00 until 11/17 @ 11:59pm

$70.00 until 11/25 and Race Day

10K - $30.00 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm

$35.00 until 10/10 @ 11:59pm

$50.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm

$55.00 until 11/25 and Race Day

5K - $25.00 until 9/1 @ 11:59pm

$30.00 until 10/10 @ 11:59pm

$35.00 until 10/27 @ 11:59pm

$40.00 until 11/17 @ 11:59pm

$45.00 until 11/25 and Race Day

Virtual - $40.00

Fun Run - $20.00

COURSE:

5K Course: Starts and finishes in front of Rosati's Pizza and Sports Pub, 415 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, Ga. Mostly flat course with lots of room to run.

10K Course: Continues from the 5K going south on Peachtree Parkway and U-Turning before Sharon Rd. returning back to the finish.

Half: Continues from the 10K U-Turn down past the Brookwood Target and returning to the finish line.

PACKET PICK UP/RACE DAY REGISTRATION:

Packet Pick-up - Wednesday, November 25, 2026 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm Starbucks at 435 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30041 (across from The Collection)

Race Day Packet Pick-up/Registration - Parking lot in front of Rosati's starting at 6:30am.

PARKING:

The Tryptophan 2026 race course utilizes a portion of the Brannon Crossing parking lot. For runner safety we ask that you park across the street at The Collection of Forsyth. If you park in Brannon Crossing you may get stuck until the race is over. Races start on time so be sure to allow plenty of time to park, pick up your packets, and get to the start!!

Virtual and In-Person participants will receive a custom race bib, finishers medal and long-sleeve tee.

AWARDS:

Overall Male/Female

Masters Male/Female

Age Groups 3 Deep Male/Female: 10 and Under to 75+ in five year increments

Two weeks before Thanksgiving in 2011, we decided that we wanted to give back to all the participants who came out to race with us over the course of the year. Thanksgiving morning seemed to be the perfect time, and giving them a FREE race would be the perfect way to say, Thanks! We're continuing that tradition...If you've crossed under our finish line in any race from Dec. 1, 2025 - Nov. 13 , 2026, you've earned yourself ONE FREE 5K spot in any (1) of the live races. (Please note that running the Turkey Trot last year does not qualify for a free entry.)

If you haven't crossed under our finish line this year...that's OK too...You can still come out and join us...it's just $21, in-person or virtual.

Back for 2026

5K, 10K, 15K or Half Marathon Distances

Virtual 5K, 10K, 15K, or Half Marathon available for only $21($25 for Race Day).

Swag available for purchase: Awesome Shirts $22, Hoodies $27 & Finisher Medal available for just $7.50! ($10 to purchase finisher medals on Raceday!)