Turkey Trot of McDonough
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Location McDonough, Georgia
- Races 6 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Turkey Trot of McDonough on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024, in beautiful McDonough, Henry County! This beloved family tradition has blossomed into South Atlanta's largest Thanksgiving Day Race, attracting enthusiastic runners from all over the country, including participants from as far as California and Florida. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, this event offers a perfect blend of fun and challenge with race distances to suit everyone: a 1 Mile Fun Run, a 5K, and a 10K.
Get ready to kick off your holiday festivities with a lively pre-race celebration filled with music and warm-up activities to get your heart pumping. The Turkey Trot not only promotes health and community spirit but also supports a great cause, benefiting the Special Olympics of Henry County. With awards for various age brackets and a festive atmosphere, this event is a fantastic way to create lasting memories with friends and family. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to trot your way into the holiday season!
Get ready to kick off your holiday festivities with a lively pre-race celebration filled with music and warm-up activities to get your heart pumping. The Turkey Trot not only promotes health and community spirit but also supports a great cause, benefiting the Special Olympics of Henry County. With awards for various age brackets and a festive atmosphere, this event is a fantastic way to create lasting memories with friends and family. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to trot your way into the holiday season!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE EVENT - HELD THANKSGIVING MORNING!The Turkey Trot of McDonough is back!
This growing family tradition has become South Atlanta's largest Thanksgiving Day Race. Join runners from California, Florida, and other states for a time that nicely blends the elements of fun and challenge.
Enjoy the pre-race celebration and dance to your favorite tunes as you warm up your heart.
BENEFICIARY
Special Olympics of Henry County
LEARN MORE
DISTANCES
1 Mile Fun Run
5k
10K
AWARDS BRACKETS
14 and under15-1920-2425-2930-2435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475+REGISTRATION The "naked runner" option provides the same great experience at a great price. It does not include a medal, chip bib, race results or t-shirt and is ONLY available during online registration prior to race day. NOTE: Clothes are required at this event. :)
Registration opportunities are available online through November 24 at NOON and on race day 6:30 am - 7:30 am. (These are hard dates and times)
Packet pickup is available November 25, 11 am - 1 pm and on race day 6:30 am - 7:30 am only - cash, debit and credit cards are accepted.EARLY PACKET PICKUPNovember 25, 11 am - 1 pm1504 Meredith Park Drive McDonough, GA 30253
RACE BLINGawards medalt-shirt*** (Gauranteed only for those registered BEFORE Noon on Nov 18, 2024)SCHEDULE6:30 am - walk-up registration & packet pickup begins6:45 am - sponsor booths open7:30 am - walk-up registration closes7:30 am - pre-race celebration & warm-up begins7:40 am - opening ceremony8:00 am - 10K8:10 am - 5K / 1 Mile9:00 am - awards ceremony
NOTE:*rebate does not include processing fee (registration fee $35+processing fee=rebate of $35)
Both registrations and refunds are subject to a processing fee imposed by Race Roster. Therefore, refunds will not be for the full amount.*** Hard cutoff dates - Procrastination on the part of others does not merit an emergency on ours. We will order a few extra shirts that will be available for race day registrations and dispersed on a first come, first served basis. However, the goal is to raise money for a non profit and hard cutoff dates allow us to maximize this effort. Thank you!
This growing family tradition has become South Atlanta's largest Thanksgiving Day Race. Join runners from California, Florida, and other states for a time that nicely blends the elements of fun and challenge.
Enjoy the pre-race celebration and dance to your favorite tunes as you warm up your heart.
BENEFICIARY
Special Olympics of Henry County
LEARN MORE
DISTANCES
1 Mile Fun Run
5k
10K
AWARDS BRACKETS
14 and under15-1920-2425-2930-2435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475+REGISTRATION The "naked runner" option provides the same great experience at a great price. It does not include a medal, chip bib, race results or t-shirt and is ONLY available during online registration prior to race day. NOTE: Clothes are required at this event. :)
Registration opportunities are available online through November 24 at NOON and on race day 6:30 am - 7:30 am. (These are hard dates and times)
Packet pickup is available November 25, 11 am - 1 pm and on race day 6:30 am - 7:30 am only - cash, debit and credit cards are accepted.EARLY PACKET PICKUPNovember 25, 11 am - 1 pm1504 Meredith Park Drive McDonough, GA 30253
RACE BLINGawards medalt-shirt*** (Gauranteed only for those registered BEFORE Noon on Nov 18, 2024)SCHEDULE6:30 am - walk-up registration & packet pickup begins6:45 am - sponsor booths open7:30 am - walk-up registration closes7:30 am - pre-race celebration & warm-up begins7:40 am - opening ceremony8:00 am - 10K8:10 am - 5K / 1 Mile9:00 am - awards ceremony
NOTE:*rebate does not include processing fee (registration fee $35+processing fee=rebate of $35)
Both registrations and refunds are subject to a processing fee imposed by Race Roster. Therefore, refunds will not be for the full amount.*** Hard cutoff dates - Procrastination on the part of others does not merit an emergency on ours. We will order a few extra shirts that will be available for race day registrations and dispersed on a first come, first served basis. However, the goal is to raise money for a non profit and hard cutoff dates allow us to maximize this effort. Thank you!
Races
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1 Mile Run/Walk
CLOSED -
1 Mile - Naked Runner Option*
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10K - Run
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10K - Naked Runner Option*
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5k
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5K - Naked Runner Option*
CLOSED
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