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 to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with the fifth-annual Ross Bridge Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025! This beloved event, held in the picturesque Hoover, Jefferson, invites participants of all ages to join the fun with a 5K run and a 1-mile kids' fun run. The race begins and ends at Ross Park, providing a scenic backdrop for this festive occasion.
The 5K starts at 8:00 AM, followed by the 1-mile fun run at 8:45 AM. Make sure to arrive early for packet pickup on Wednesday, November 26, or on race day from 7:00 to 7:45 AM at Ross Park. With prizes for the top three male and female finishers in the 5K and various age group winners, this event promises excitement and friendly competition. Plus, you’ll be supporting a great cause, as proceeds will provide holiday meals for men in a recovery program at The Foundry. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to get a workout in, enjoy great company, and create lasting memories this Thanksgiving morning!
The 5K starts at 8:00 AM, followed by the 1-mile fun run at 8:45 AM. Make sure to arrive early for packet pickup on Wednesday, November 26, or on race day from 7:00 to 7:45 AM at Ross Park. With prizes for the top three male and female finishers in the 5K and various age group winners, this event promises excitement and friendly competition. Plus, you’ll be supporting a great cause, as proceeds will provide holiday meals for men in a recovery program at The Foundry. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to get a workout in, enjoy great company, and create lasting memories this Thanksgiving morning!
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. The deadline is November 9th! 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. The deadline is November 9th! 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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