17th Annual United Way Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Savannah, Georgia
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled Thanksgiving morning at the 17th Annual United Way Turkey Trot, taking place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the scenic Daffin Park, Savannah, Chatham! This exciting event invites participants of all ages to join in the festivities, including a 4-mile run/walk through the charming Ardsley Park neighborhood. Kids can also participate in their own special races, with a Kids K (0.62 miles) for ages 10 and under at 8:00 AM and a Diaper Dash (35 yards) for ages 3 and under at 8:15 AM.
Dress in your best Thanksgiving-themed costume and enjoy a lively post-race awards ceremony featuring food and beverages, where prizes will be awarded to the top finishers as well as for fun categories like the best costume and the largest family. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event that celebrates fitness, family, and the spirit of giving. Remember, registration closes on November 26 at 6:00 PM EST, so sign up early to secure your spot in this memorable Thanksgiving tradition!
Dress in your best Thanksgiving-themed costume and enjoy a lively post-race awards ceremony featuring food and beverages, where prizes will be awarded to the top finishers as well as for fun categories like the best costume and the largest family. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event that celebrates fitness, family, and the spirit of giving. Remember, registration closes on November 26 at 6:00 PM EST, so sign up early to secure your spot in this memorable Thanksgiving tradition!
Organiser's Description
JOIN UNITED WAY OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE ON THANKSGIVING MORNING AT DAFFIN PARK FOR ITS 17TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT! COME AS YOU ARE OR IN A THANKSGIVING THEMED COSTUME AND HIT THE 4-MILE COURSE.
THE RACE ROUTE STARTS AT DAFFIN PARK, LOOPS THROUGH THE PICTURESQUE ARDSLEY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD, AND ENDS BACK AT DAFFIN PARK. PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO A POST-RACE AWARDS CEREMONY, WHICH INCLUDES FOOD AND BEVERAGES. NO ROLLERBLADES OR BICYCLES PLEASE. PETS ARE PERMITTED ONLY WITH PARTICIPANTS AND ON A LEASH. STROLLERS ARE WELCOME! WE ARE RAIN OR SHINE!
8:00 AM KIDS K_ (0.62 MILES, AGES 10 AND UNDER) (KIDS K RACE BIBS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT PACKET PICK-UP *COMPLIMENTARY, INCLUDED PARTICIPATION RIBBON)_
8:15 AM DIAPER DASH (35_ YARDS/0.02 MILE, AGES 3 AND UNDER, *COMPLIMENTARY_)
8:30 AM 4M RUN/WALK _(CHILDREN 4 AND UP WILL NEED A REGISTERED BIB)_
RACE MAP - CLICK HERE! [https://uwce.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/TT-Map.pdf]
PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025, 10 AM - 6 PM, FLEET FEET SPORTS, 3405 WATERS AVE., SAVANNAH
_(Race will begin PROMPTLY at 8:30 AM on Thursday, November 27, so please make plans to pick-up your bib at Fleet Feet on Wednesday, November 26 to ensure you have what you need before the race begins!)_
OVERALL AWARDS
* Top 3 overall male and female
* Top 3 male and female in each age group
SPECIALTY AWARDS:
* Largest family, runner from farthest away, most senior, most junior, best costume
* Make sure to sign up for the specialty awards at packet pick-up on Wednesday!
* Awards will be presented immediately following tabulations at Daffin Park
REGISTRATIONS:
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT 6:00 PM EST UNLESS SOLD OUT BEFORE THEN.
THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN-UP IN ADVANCE.
* Come early to packet pick-up Wednesday to ensure your shirt size availability!
* **Please know - Only registered participants will be allowed on the race course**
THE RACE ROUTE STARTS AT DAFFIN PARK, LOOPS THROUGH THE PICTURESQUE ARDSLEY PARK NEIGHBORHOOD, AND ENDS BACK AT DAFFIN PARK. PARTICIPANTS ARE INVITED TO A POST-RACE AWARDS CEREMONY, WHICH INCLUDES FOOD AND BEVERAGES. NO ROLLERBLADES OR BICYCLES PLEASE. PETS ARE PERMITTED ONLY WITH PARTICIPANTS AND ON A LEASH. STROLLERS ARE WELCOME! WE ARE RAIN OR SHINE!
8:00 AM KIDS K_ (0.62 MILES, AGES 10 AND UNDER) (KIDS K RACE BIBS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT PACKET PICK-UP *COMPLIMENTARY, INCLUDED PARTICIPATION RIBBON)_
8:15 AM DIAPER DASH (35_ YARDS/0.02 MILE, AGES 3 AND UNDER, *COMPLIMENTARY_)
8:30 AM 4M RUN/WALK _(CHILDREN 4 AND UP WILL NEED A REGISTERED BIB)_
RACE MAP - CLICK HERE! [https://uwce.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/TT-Map.pdf]
PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025, 10 AM - 6 PM, FLEET FEET SPORTS, 3405 WATERS AVE., SAVANNAH
_(Race will begin PROMPTLY at 8:30 AM on Thursday, November 27, so please make plans to pick-up your bib at Fleet Feet on Wednesday, November 26 to ensure you have what you need before the race begins!)_
OVERALL AWARDS
* Top 3 overall male and female
* Top 3 male and female in each age group
SPECIALTY AWARDS:
* Largest family, runner from farthest away, most senior, most junior, best costume
* Make sure to sign up for the specialty awards at packet pick-up on Wednesday!
* Awards will be presented immediately following tabulations at Daffin Park
REGISTRATIONS:
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 AT 6:00 PM EST UNLESS SOLD OUT BEFORE THEN.
THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RACE, PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SIGN-UP IN ADVANCE.
* Come early to packet pick-up Wednesday to ensure your shirt size availability!
* **Please know - Only registered participants will be allowed on the race course**
Races
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17th Annual United Way Turkey Trot
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt (Adult Sizes Only)
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$27.50
PACKET PICK-UP Wednesday, November 26, 10 AM - 6 PM, Fleet Feet Sports, 3405 Waters Ave., Savannah T-SHIRTS A long sleeve t-shirt is included with registration for the 4-mile run/walk. NO t-shirt size swaps at packet pick-up. **All shirts are unisex and adult sizes** **Come early to ensure your shirt size availability** PARKING Parking is located throughout Daffin Park and around Grayson Stadium. Please do not block driveways. No rollerblades or bicycles. Pets and strollers are permitted only with participants. All proceeds benefit United Way of the Coastal Empire. For questions, please contact Laurie Humphries at 912.651.7725 or [email protected].
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