16th Annual Gainesville Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Half Marathon and YOUTH FUN RUN presented by Limestone Shirt Factory

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025
  • Time 7:45AM EST
  • Location Gainesville, Georgia
  • Price $23.25 - $49.75
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for the 16th Annual Gainesville Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the beautiful city of Gainesville, Hall! This family-friendly event offers a fantastic opportunity for participants of all ages and skill levels to enjoy a morning of fun and fitness before indulging in Thanksgiving feasts. Choose from a variety of race distances, including a challenging Half Marathon, a 10K, a 5K, and a new 1-Mile Fun Run designed for younger runners.

Starting at approximately 8:00 AM at the Riverside Military Academy track area, the event promises a laid-back atmosphere with exciting features like digital timing for fast results and special soft hoodies for those who register by November 17th. Plus, every Fun Run participant will receive a stylish long-sleeve dri-fit shirt and a medal, because everyone is a winner! Don’t forget to bring at least three canned goods to donate to Gainesville First United Methodist Church, helping those in need this holiday season. Join the fun, support a great cause, and create lasting memories at this beloved Gainesville tradition!

Organiser's Description

THIS IS A FUN EVENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. FOR THOSE WHO MIGHT WANT TO RUN A SHORT DISTANCE TO THOSE WHO WANT TO TAKE A THANKSGIVING MORNING STROLL TO THE MORE SERIOUS RUNNER THAT WANTS TO RUN SOMEWHAT OF A HILLY COURSE BEFORE CHOWING DOWN ON THANKSGIVING DINNER. VERY LAID BACK BUT FUN!! THIS IS OUR 16TH YEAR OF A FUN TRADITION OFFERING A 5K, 10K, AND HALF MARATHON. WE ARE ALSO ADDING A 1MILE FUN RUN. THE 5K, 10K, HALF PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A NICE SOFT HOODIE. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A SPECIAL HOODIE YOU MUST SIGN UP BY NOVEMBER 17TH. THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE FUN RUN WILL RECEIVE A PRINTED LONG SLEEVE DRIFIT SHIRT AND A MEDAL - EVERYONE IS A WINNER!! WE WILL ALSO BE PROVIDING DIGITAL TIMING THIS YEAR! FAST RESULTS WILL BE POSTED IMMEDIATELY. WE ASK THAT YOU BRING 3 CAN GOODS TO PICK UP OR RACE MORNING TO BE DONATED TO GAINESVILLE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TO SHARE WITH THOSE IN NEED OVER THE HOLIDAYS.

PLEASE BRING AT LEAST 3 CANNED GOODS TO BENEFIT GFUMC [https://www.gfumc.com/] WITH YOUR REGISTRATION!

* All races begin about 8:00 am (Right after FUN RUN) at the Riverside Military Academy track area. Package pickup will be on Wednesday 12:00 - 5:00 and race morning beginning at 7:00 am.
* The 1 mile FUN RUN will be at 7:45. This will be 4 loops on the track.
* The Half Marathon course is a challenging course with a few hills - self serve aid stations along the way.
* The 5K is an out and back loop and the 10K repeats the 5K course 2 times.

PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AVAILABLE ON WEDNESDAY, NOV. 26TH FROM 12:00PM TO 5:00PM AT LIMESTONE SHIRT FACTORY - 2480 LIMESTONE PARKWAY, GAINESVILLE, GA 30501.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.75 Fee & Hoodie

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $38.75

  • 10k

    Incl. $4.25 Fee & Light Pigment Dyed Hoodie

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $44.25

    This is 2 loops of the 5K so you can see your friends and family twice!
  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $4.75 Fee & Light Pigment Dyed Hoodie

    Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)

    $49.75

    Route for Half Marathon is 3 Loops - LESS Hills - can see your family and friends more often. Support riding the course the whole time.
  • Youth 1-Mile FUN RUN

    Incl. $3.25 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (7:45AM EST)

    $23.25

    This will be on the Riverside Track. We will start at 7:45 so we can begin other races as soon as possible. Each of these participants will receive a long sleeve shirt and a finishers medal!

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Location

Riverside Preparatory Academy (Track Area), 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, 30501, GA, United States

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