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

Join us for the 16th Annual Gainesville Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the scenic Hall County, Gainesville! This family-friendly event is perfect for everyone, whether you're looking to tackle a challenging hilly course in the Half Marathon, enjoy the 5K or 10K, or have some fun with the kids in the 1-Mile Fun Run. All races kick off around 8:00 AM at the Riverside Military Academy track area, with the Fun Run starting at 7:45 AM.

Participants in the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon will receive a cozy microfleece quarter zip jacket, but be sure to register by November 17th to snag this stylish gear! Every runner in the Fun Run will walk away with a printed long sleeve drifit shirt and a medal, because at the Gainesville Turkey Trot, every participant is a winner! Don’t forget to bring at least three canned goods for donation to Gainesville First United Methodist Church, spreading kindness and support this Thanksgiving season. With digital timing for fast results, exciting challenges, and a true sense of community, the Gainesville Turkey Trot is the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations!

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 MICROSOFT QUARTER ZIP JACKET. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A SPECIAL QUARTER ZIP 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 & Microsoft Quarter Zip-Unisex

    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 Drifit 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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