Turkey Trot 5K & 2M Walk Benefiting United Way of Bartow County
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Cartersville, Georgia
- Price $28.45 - $33.94
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with the highly anticipated Turkey Trot 5K & 2M Walk, taking place on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, in beautiful Cartersville, Bartow County! This annual event, held at Sam Smith Park just outside downtown Cartersville, promises a lively atmosphere filled with friendly competition and community spirit. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM, giving participants a chance to earn their Thanksgiving turkey—yes, every age group winner will walk away with a frozen bird!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, you can choose between the 5K race or the 2-mile health walk, making this event accessible for all ages. Don’t miss the pre-race excitement starting at 7:45 AM, with registration and announcements leading up to the race. With awards for the top finishers in various categories and plenty of parking available, the Turkey Trot is a must-attend event this Thanksgiving season. Register online by November 16th to secure your spot and guarantee your T-shirt size. Join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community, and festive cheer!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, you can choose between the 5K race or the 2-mile health walk, making this event accessible for all ages. Don’t miss the pre-race excitement starting at 7:45 AM, with registration and announcements leading up to the race. With awards for the top finishers in various categories and plenty of parking available, the Turkey Trot is a must-attend event this Thanksgiving season. Register online by November 16th to secure your spot and guarantee your T-shirt size. Join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness, community, and festive cheer!
Organiser's Description
ARE YOU READY TO GET YOUR TROT ON!!!! The annual running of the United Way Turkey Trot benefitting the United Way of Bartow County is back! One of Cartersvilles favorite Thanksgiving week events returns again on Saturday, November 22nd. 2025! This years event will once again be held at Sam Smith Park just outside downtown Cartersville, GA. Race time is one again 9:00 AM where every runner has a chance to go fast and win your Thanksgiving Turkey! ALL AGE GROUP WINNERS GET A BIRD!
This is an annual N. Georgia Tradition that you DO NOT want to miss!!
RACE REGISTRATION:
On-Line race registration runs until 11:59 PM, Sunday evening, November 16th. You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!
Race Day Registration Rate: $40 5K / $35 2M.
RACE START-FINISH & RACE DAY PARKING:
*Both the Start and Finish Line(s) will be located at the entrance to the Sam Smith Soccer Complex, behind Carterville Middle School (off of Milner Road just past the intersection of Milner Rd. and Walnut Grove Rd.)
*There is PLENTY of Event Parking within the Cartersville Soccer Complex/Ric Mason Fields parking lot off of Milner Rd.
Click here for Google Maps location of Parking: Cartersville Soccer Complex [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cartersville+Soccer+Complex/@34.1342843,-84.8263026,18z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x88f54932adfc9805:0x25487a2023afb422!8m2!3d34.1339124!4d-84.8258425]
RACE ROUTE:
While the race route may be a little different this year because of construction in Sam Smith Park the FUN is still the same (and its still a 5K!) so be prepared to earn your bird!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
*7:45 AM Race Day Registration
*8:55 AM Pre-Race Announcements
*9:00 AM 5K Race Start Time
*9:05 2 Mile Health Walk Start Time
*10:00 AM Awards Presentation
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP FOR THOSE PRE-REGISTERED:
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up will be held Friday, November 22nd. From 9:00 AM 4:00 PM at the United Way of Bartow County Office, located at 320 W. Cherokee St., Suite 109, Cartersville, GA 30120.
AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the following:
*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 10-Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
Remember...the WINNER of each AGE GROUP WINS A FROZEN TURKEY!!
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
COME JOIN THE PARTY AND WIN A TURKEY!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
This is an annual N. Georgia Tradition that you DO NOT want to miss!!
RACE REGISTRATION:
On-Line race registration runs until 11:59 PM, Sunday evening, November 16th. You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!
Race Day Registration Rate: $40 5K / $35 2M.
RACE START-FINISH & RACE DAY PARKING:
*Both the Start and Finish Line(s) will be located at the entrance to the Sam Smith Soccer Complex, behind Carterville Middle School (off of Milner Road just past the intersection of Milner Rd. and Walnut Grove Rd.)
*There is PLENTY of Event Parking within the Cartersville Soccer Complex/Ric Mason Fields parking lot off of Milner Rd.
Click here for Google Maps location of Parking: Cartersville Soccer Complex [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cartersville+Soccer+Complex/@34.1342843,-84.8263026,18z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x88f54932adfc9805:0x25487a2023afb422!8m2!3d34.1339124!4d-84.8258425]
RACE ROUTE:
While the race route may be a little different this year because of construction in Sam Smith Park the FUN is still the same (and its still a 5K!) so be prepared to earn your bird!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
*7:45 AM Race Day Registration
*8:55 AM Pre-Race Announcements
*9:00 AM 5K Race Start Time
*9:05 2 Mile Health Walk Start Time
*10:00 AM Awards Presentation
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP FOR THOSE PRE-REGISTERED:
Pre-Race Packet Pick-up will be held Friday, November 22nd. From 9:00 AM 4:00 PM at the United Way of Bartow County Office, located at 320 W. Cherokee St., Suite 109, Cartersville, GA 30120.
AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the following:
*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 10-Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
Remember...the WINNER of each AGE GROUP WINS A FROZEN TURKEY!!
PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.
COME JOIN THE PARTY AND WIN A TURKEY!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
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