Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot

  • Date Sat 22nd November 2025
  • Time 8:45AM EST
  • Location Statesboro, Georgia
  • Price $16.90 - $32.80
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in the vibrant community of Statesboro, Bulloch County! This annual fundraising event is not only a fantastic way to kick off the Thanksgiving season, but it also supports the Bulloch County Foundation for Public School Education. Participants can choose to run in the main 5K race or let the little ones join in the fun with a 100-yard dash for children aged 12 and under. The race starts at 9:00 AM, and registration is open now, so don’t miss out on the chance to secure your spot and a guaranteed t-shirt size by registering before October 31.

The Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot welcomes runners, walkers, and families of all ages and abilities, making it a perfect event for everyone! Plus, you can form a team of five or more to enjoy a discount. Dress up in your favorite Thanksgiving-themed attire for a chance to add even more fun to the day. With awards presentations and a raffle drawing planned after the race, it’s an event that promises joy and celebration while making a meaningful impact on local education. Your participation contributes to vital programs like innovation grants for

Organiser's Description

The Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot is an annual fundraising event for the Bulloch County Foundation for Public School Education. [https://www.bulloch.k12.ga.us/community-partnerships/bulloch-county-foundation-for-public-education] All proceeds are used to fund the Foundation's innovation grants for teachers, college scholarships for Bulloch County's REACH Georgia Scholars, and support the Bulloch County Teacher of the Year and Bulloch County STAR Student/Teacher programs. Thank you for your participation. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of teachers and students.

We encourage you to register as an individual or gather friends and co-workers and register as a team of five or more people to receive a discount. Also, you can also register children 12 years old and younger for the Fun Run, which is a 100-yard dash prior to the main race.

REGISTRATION

* AUGUST 1, 2025 - REGISTRATION OPENS
* OCTOBER 31, 2025 - REGISTER BY THIS DATE TO GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT SIZE
* NOVEMBER 1, 2025 - REGISTRATION PRICING INCREASES BY $5 ON THIS DATE AT 11:59 P.M.
* NOVEMBER 8, 2025 - REGISTER BY THIS DATE TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT; SIZES NOT GUARANTEED AFTER OCT. 31.
* NOVEMBER 14, 2025 - REGISTER BY THIS DATE TO BE ABLE TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET EARLY.
* NOVEMBER 21, 2025 - EARLY PACKET PICK UP FOR PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTERED BY NOVEMBER 14, 2025. (SEE MORE INFO. BELOW)
* NOVEMBER 22, 2025 - RACE DAY PACKET PICK UPS AND LATE REGISTRATIONS BEGINS AT 8 A.M. LOOK FOR THE REGISTRATION TABLE ON THE BULLOCH COUNTY COURTHOUSE SQUARE.

EARLY PACKET PICK UP FOR PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS

Participants who are registered by November 14, 2025, may pick up their race packet early. Early race packet pick up is scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Bulloch County Board of Education, located at 150 Williams Road, in Statesboro, GA. Enter entrance A at the front of the building.

EVENT SCHEDULE

* 8:30 A.M. MASCOT RUN FREE
* 8:45 A.M. 12 & UNDER FUN RUN $15
* 9:00 A.M. 5K TURKEY TROT $30 OR $25 PER PERSON FOR TEAMS OF FIVE OR MORE
* 10:30 A.M. AWARDS PRESENTATIONS & 50-50 RAFFLE DRAWING ON THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE

GIVEAWAYS

Participants who register by October 30, 2025 are guaranteed a race packet of giveaways and a t-shirt that is their preferred size.

RACE DAY ATTIRE

Participants are encouraged to wear team-themed t-shirts and/or Thanksgiving costumes.

SPONSORSHIPS & GIFT BAG DONATIONS

Sponsorship and gift bag opportunities are also available. Contact Susan Cassedy at 912.212.8530 or by email [email protected].

RACE ROUTE

Set in the heart of downtown Statesboro's historic retail and residential neighborhoods, its fun for the whole family. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Wagons, strollers and even family-friendly canines on leashes are welcome. Walk as an individual or form a team. The route is available digitally on Run Sign Up.

BULLOCH COUNTY FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION

The Bulloch County Foundation for Public School Education, which is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, hosts the event each year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The Foundation is managed by a 12-member board of trustees who meets monthly.

Since 2006, the Bulloch County Foundation for Public Education has funded more than 290 innovative classroom teacher grants totaling more than $357,560 to provide learning experiences for Bulloch County children.

The Foundation gives individuals, businesses, industries and civic organizations a way to invest in local education programs that benefit public, charter, private and home-schooled students. The Foundations two major fundraising campaigns are the Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot, donations, and Bulloch County Schools Payroll deduction option for employees.

The Foundation funds Bulloch County Schools annual participation in the REACH Georgia Scholarship Program with a $5,000 annual contribution. As a result, four graduating REACH scholars each receive a $10,000 scholarship for college in addition to any HOPE scholarship or other private scholarships they may earn.

The Foundation is the local underwriting sponsor for the Professional Association of GA Educators STAR Student/Teacher program. The Foundations financial support makes this program possible locally for Bulloch Countys public, private and charter schools.

The Foundation is also one of the main corporate sponsors for Bulloch County Schools Teacher of the Year program. The Foundation annually provides a $1,000 grant to the districts teacher of the year.

Races

  • 5k Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Swag Bag & Long-Sleeved T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $32.80

    All pre-registered participants can pick up their race packet early, on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the Bulloch County Board of Education, 150 Williams Road from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm. You may also pick up your packet prior to the race, on Saturday, November 22, beginning at 8 a.m., on the Bulloch County Courthouse Square. We ask that you join our Facebook page and tag any of your photos on social media with the #Statesboro5KTurkeyTrot2025
  • 5k Team

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & Swag Bag & Long-Sleeved T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $27.50

    MUST HAVE 5 OR MORE INDIVIDUALS TO RECEIVE THIS DISCOUNT FOR A TEAM! All pre-registered participants can pick up their race packet early, on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the Bulloch County Board of Education, 150 Williams Road from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Race packets will also be available on race day prior to the race at the Bulloch County Courthouse Square beginning at 8:00 a.m. We ask that you join our Facebook page and tag any of your photos on social media with the #Statesboro5KTurkeyTrot2025
  • 12 & Under Fun Run

    Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (8:45AM EST)

    $16.90

    All pre-registered participants can pick up their race packet early, on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the Bulloch County Board of Education, 150 Williams Road from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Race packets will also be available on race day prior to the race at the Bulloch County Courthouse Square beginning at 8:00 a.m. We ask that you join our Facebook page and tag any of your photos on social media with the #Statesboro5KTurkeyTrot2025
  • 5K Run - Bulloch County Schools Employee Registration

    Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $27.50

    Registration option for individual employees of Bulloch County School All pre-registered participants can pick up their race packet early, on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the Bulloch County Board of Education, 150 Williams Road from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Race packets will also be available on race day prior to the race at the Bulloch County Courthouse Square beginning at 8:00 a.m. We ask that you join our Facebook page and tag any of your photos on social media with the #Statesboro5KTurkeyTrot2025
  • 5K TEAM - Bulloch County Schools Employee Teams

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $22.20

    Registration option for teams of Bulloch County Schools employees. All pre-registered participants can pick up their race packet early, on Friday, November 21, 2024 at the Bulloch County Board of Education, 150 Williams Road from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Race packets will also be available on race day prior to the race at the Bulloch County Courthouse Square beginning at 8:00 a.m. We ask that you join our Facebook page and tag any of your photos on social media with the #Statesboro5KTurkeyTrot2025

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Bulloch County Courthouse Square, E Main Street, Statesboro, 30458, GA, United States

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