🦃 Turkey Trot of McDonough – Thanksgiving Morning Tradition!
Get ready to lace up and gobble down the miles! The Turkey Trot of McDonough is back and bigger than ever—bringing together families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts for South Atlanta's largest Thanksgiving Day race.
Join runners from across the country—including sunny California and Florida—as we blend fun, fitness, and festivity in one unforgettable morning.
🎉 Event Highlights
Pre-Race Celebration
Kick off the morning with lively music and a heart-pumping warm-up to get you in the trot spirit.
Race Options for Everyone
Choose your challenge with a 1 Mile Fun Run, 5K, or 10K—perfect for all ages and fitness levels.
Awards & Recognition
Compete for awards medals presented to the top 3 finishers in each age group—from the littlest turkeys to our most seasoned trotters.
Support a Great Cause
Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics of Henry County, so your stride helps make a difference.
💝 Beneficiary
Special Olympics of Henry County
Learn More
📍 Event Location
Academy Sports Parking Lot
198 S Point Blvd, McDonough, GA 30253
(Located in the South Point Shopping Center near Belk and Huey Luey’s. Look for the registration tent near Academy.)
🏃♂️ Distances
1 Mile Fun Run
5K
10K
🏆 Awards Brackets
14 & under
15–19
20–24
25–29
30–34
35–39
40–44
45–49
50–54
55–59
60–64
65–69
70–74
75+
📝 Registration Info
Online registration is OPEN NOW and will remain open until race day at 7:30 AM.
If you miss registering online, walk-up registration will be available on race day from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM.
👉 These are hard cut-off times—please plan accordingly!
💳 Accepted Payments
Cash, debit, and credit cards are accepted during both early packet pickup and race day registration.
🎽 Packet Pickup Options
Early Packet Pickup
📅 Tuesday, November 25
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 1504 Meredith Park Drive, McDonough, GA 30253
Race Day Pickup
📅 Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Morning)
⏰ 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM
📍 Academy Sports parking lot – near registration tent
👕 T-Shirt Guarantee Deadline
To guarantee a race t-shirt, you must register before NOON on Monday, November 17, 2025.
A limited number of extra shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for those registering after the deadline or on race day—but they are not guaranteed.
Note: Our goal is to raise as much as possible for the Special Olympics of Henry County. Sticking to firm cut-off dates allows us to manage costs effectively and maximize contributions. Thank you for understanding!
🦃 Naked Runner Option
The “Naked Runner” option provides the same great course experience at a lower price, but does not include:
A medal
Chip timing bib
Race results
Event t-shirt
➡️ Only available online before race day
➡️ NOTE: Clothes are still required 😄
🎁 Race Swag (Standard Registration)
Commemorative Race T-Shirt (guaranteed only for those registered before Nov 17)
Chip-timed Race Bib
Eligibility for awards medals in your age group
📅 Race Day Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:30 AM | Walk-up registration & packet pickup begins |
| 6:45 AM | Sponsor booths open |
| 7:30 AM | Registration closes; warm-up begins |
| 7:40 AM | Opening ceremony |
| 8:00 AM | 10K Start |
| 8:10 AM | 5K & 1 Mile Start |
| 9:00 AM | Awards ceremony |
🔔 Notes & Reminders
All registration and shirt deadlines are firm
Rebates do not include processing fees
Refunds are subject to Race Roster’s processing fee policy
Extra shirts will be limited and distributed first-come, first-served on race day
Late registration is welcome, but planning ahead helps maximize support for the cause
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
1 Mile Run/Walk
Registration closes in 1 month 1 day-
Online registration is open through 7:30 AM on race day, Thursday, November 27, 2025. Walk-up registration will also be available on race day from 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM. T-shirt guarantee deadline: To receive a shirt, register by NOON on November 17, 2025. Additional shirts may be available on a first-come, first-served basis, but are not guaranteed after the deadline.
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$18.49May 14 – Aug 31
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$23.99Sep 1 – Oct 15
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Register for 1 Mile Run/Walk$29.49Now registering Oct 16 – Nov 27
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1 Mile - Naked Runner Option*
Registration closes in 1 month 1 day-
*The Naked Runner option is available. The naked runner option provides the same great experience at a great price. It DOES NOT include a medal, chip bib, race results or t-shirt and is ONLY available during online registration prior to race day. NOTE: Clothes are required.
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$12.99
The "naked runner" option provides the same great experience at a great price. It does not include a medal, chip bib, race results or t-shirt and is ONLY available during online registration prior to race day.
May 14 – Aug 31 -
$18.49Sep 1 – Oct 15
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Register for 1 Mile - Naked Runner Option*$23.99Now registering Oct 16 – Nov 27
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10K - Run
Registration closes in 1 month 1 day-
Online registration is open through 7:30 AM on race day, Thursday, November 27, 2025. Walk-up registration will also be available on race day from 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM. T-shirt guarantee deadline: To receive a shirt, register by NOON on November 17, 2025. Additional shirts may be available on a first-come, first-served basis, but are not guaranteed after the deadline.
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$40.49May 14 – Aug 31
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$45.99Sep 1 – Oct 15
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Register for 10K - Run$51.49Now registering Oct 16 – Nov 27
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10K - Naked Runner Option*
Registration closes in 1 month 1 day-
*The Naked Runner option is available. The naked runner option provides the same great experience at a great price. It DOES NOT include a medal, chip bib, race results or t-shirt and is ONLY available during online registration prior to race day. NOTE: Clothes are required.
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$29.49
The "naked runner" option provides the same great experience at a great price. It does not include a medal, chip bib, race results or t-shirt and is ONLY available during online registration prior to race day.
May 14 – Aug 31 -
$34.99Sep 1 – Oct 15
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Register for 10K - Naked Runner Option*$40.49Now registering Oct 16 – Nov 27
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5K
Registration closes in 1 month 1 day-
Online registration is open through 7:30 AM on race day, Thursday, November 27, 2025. Walk-up registration will also be available on race day from 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM. T-shirt guarantee deadline: To receive a shirt, register by NOON on November 17, 2025. Additional shirts may be available on a first-come, first-served basis, but are not guaranteed after the deadline.
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$34.99May 14 – Aug 31
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$40.49Sep 1 – Oct 15
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Register for 5K$45.99Now registering Oct 16 – Nov 27
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5K - Naked Runner Option*
Registration closes in 1 month 1 day-
*The Naked Runner option is available. The naked runner option provides the same great experience at a great price. It does not include a medal, chip bib, race results or t-shirt and is ONLY available during online registration prior to race day. NOTE: Clothes are required.
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$23.99
The "naked runner" option provides the same great experience at a great price. It does not include a medal, chip bib, race results or t-shirt and is ONLY available during online registration prior to race day.
May 14 – Aug 31 -
$29.49Sep 1 – Oct 15
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Register for 5K - Naked Runner Option*$34.99Now registering Oct 16 – Nov 27
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Contact information
- Event contact
- Divergent Race Productions
- Phone
- 678-310-3153
- Website
- Visit website
