Ross Bridge Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Hoover, Alabama
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for the fifth-annual Ross Bridge Turkey Trot, taking place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Hoover, Jefferson! This Thanksgiving morning tradition is an exciting opportunity for families and friends to come together for a fun and invigorating experience. Participants can choose between a festive 5K race and a delightful 1-mile fun run, both starting and ending at the scenic Ross Park.
The 5K kicks off at 8 am, followed by the kids' fun run at 8:45 am. As you make your way along the course, you'll enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with great company and the spirit of the season. Don’t forget to register early to secure your race shirt, as supplies are limited this year! Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K, as well as to winners in each age group. Plus, your participation helps provide holiday meals for men in a recovery program at The Foundry. Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit as we kick off Thanksgiving Day the right way!
The 5K kicks off at 8 am, followed by the kids' fun run at 8:45 am. As you make your way along the course, you'll enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with great company and the spirit of the season. Don’t forget to register early to secure your race shirt, as supplies are limited this year! Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K, as well as to winners in each age group. Plus, your participation helps provide holiday meals for men in a recovery program at The Foundry. Join us for a morning of fun, fitness, and community spirit as we kick off Thanksgiving Day the right way!
Organiser's Description
The fifth-annual Ross Bridge Turkey Trot 5K and 1-mile fun run are back in 2025! Join us for this Hoover Thanksgiving morning tradition for a fun course, great company and great memories! It all starts and ends at Ross Park in the heart of Ross Bridge!
PACKET PICKUP
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH
TBA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH
7-7:45am
Ross Park
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Available at Ross Park.
START TIME
8 am - 5K
8:45am - 1-mile kids fun run
RACE ROUTE
Click Here for the race route! [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1754331]
* As streets will not be blocked off to traffic, please be aware of your surroundings at all times as there could be cars on the route. Stay to the left side of the road during the route and look for street chalk markings for turns and directions. We'll have volunteers at intersections to keep everyone safe.
SHIRTS - Shirts again will be included with race day registration but this year, there will be a hard deadline on registration to receive a shirt. We won't be having a reorder this year. Make sure to register early so that you'll receive a shirt! The shirt design will be available soon!
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers of the 5k and to the winners of each age group. Awards to follow the fun run. The main goal however is to have fun, get a great workout in and start Thanksgiving Day off right. We'll see you bright and early Thursday!
GIVING BACK
Proceeds of this year's turkey trot are going to provide a holiday meal to men in a recovery program at The Foundry hosted by the Church at Ross Bridge in December.
VOLUNTEERS
We are still looking for volunteers to help at a couple of intersections on the course during the race. If you know anyone interested, please reach out to [email protected].
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Unless there is lighting present, the race will run as scheduled. If there is lightning or inclement weather, we will make a timely decision delaying up to an hour if necessary.
PACKET PICKUP
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH
TBA
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH
7-7:45am
Ross Park
RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Available at Ross Park.
START TIME
8 am - 5K
8:45am - 1-mile kids fun run
RACE ROUTE
Click Here for the race route! [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1754331]
* As streets will not be blocked off to traffic, please be aware of your surroundings at all times as there could be cars on the route. Stay to the left side of the road during the route and look for street chalk markings for turns and directions. We'll have volunteers at intersections to keep everyone safe.
SHIRTS - Shirts again will be included with race day registration but this year, there will be a hard deadline on registration to receive a shirt. We won't be having a reorder this year. Make sure to register early so that you'll receive a shirt! The shirt design will be available soon!
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers of the 5k and to the winners of each age group. Awards to follow the fun run. The main goal however is to have fun, get a great workout in and start Thanksgiving Day off right. We'll see you bright and early Thursday!
GIVING BACK
Proceeds of this year's turkey trot are going to provide a holiday meal to men in a recovery program at The Foundry hosted by the Church at Ross Bridge in December.
VOLUNTEERS
We are still looking for volunteers to help at a couple of intersections on the course during the race. If you know anyone interested, please reach out to [email protected].
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Unless there is lighting present, the race will run as scheduled. If there is lightning or inclement weather, we will make a timely decision delaying up to an hour if necessary.
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