17th Annual United Way Turkey Trot

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EST
  • Location Savannah, Georgia
  • Price $38.10
  • Races 1 race

Event summary

Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving in style at the 17th Annual United Way Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in beautiful Savannah, Chatham! This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all ages to join in the fun on a picturesque 4-mile course that starts and ends at Daffin Park, winding through the charming Ardsley Park neighborhood. Whether you choose to don your favorite Thanksgiving-themed costume or come as you are, this family-friendly event promises a great time for everyone.

The festivities begin bright and early, with a Kids K (0.62 miles for ages 10 and under) and a Diaper Dash (35 yards for ages 3 and under) before the main race kicks off at 8:30 AM. After the race, celebrate your achievements at the post-race awards ceremony, featuring food, beverages, and special awards for various categories, including the largest family and best costume. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to enjoy a morning of community spirit, fitness, and fun! Remember to register ahead of time, as spaces are limited and on-site registration will not be available. Join us for a memorable Thanksgiving morning!

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: 10 AM - 6 PM, FLEET FEET SPORTS, 3405 WATERS AVE., SAVANNAH

(NEW DATE ADDED!) TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 & WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025

_(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 Tuesday, November 25 or 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!
* 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 Tuesday or Wednesday to ensure your shirt size availability!
* **Please know - Only registered participants will be allowed on the race course**

Races

  • 17th Annual United Way Turkey Trot

    Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt (Adult Sizes Only)

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

    $38.10

    PACKET PICK-UP Tuesday, November 25 & 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 (must be on a 6' leash) 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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Daffin Park, 1301 E Victory Dr, Savannah, 31404, GA, United States

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