2026 Aiken Turkey Trot and 1-Mile Fun Run

Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 3:00 AM EST

Location: 651 Old Airport Rd., Aiken, SC 29803
Type: Run

Race feel

Join the Aiken community for a festive Thanksgiving Day run benefiting Toys for Tots, complete with costume prizes and a flat, paved course.

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For a Cause

Gather your family for the 15th Annual Aiken Turkey Trot, a beloved Thanksgiving Day tradition. Choose between a chip-timed 5K, a non-timed 5K, or a 1-Mile Fun Run on a flat, paved course. This community event supports local Toys for Tots, encouraging participants to bring a new, unwrapped toy. Embrace the festive spirit by donning your best Thanksgiving costume for a chance to win a prize. All finishers receive a commemorative medal, with age group winners earning a special mug.

From the organizer

Put your turkey in the oven, pack up the family, and join the Aiken community for its 15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run! The event will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026 at Citizen's Park located at 651 Old Airport Road Aiken, SC 29802.

The run will benefit our local Toys for Tots! Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy. Don't forget to wear your best Thanksgiving Day costume! Two lucky, best dressed runners will receive a $25.00 Visa gift card!

NEW THIS YEAR...ALL finishers will receive a 2026 Aiken Turkey Trot commemorative medal! Age category winners will receive an Aiken Turkey Trot mug!

SCHEDULE:

7:00-7:30am - Packet Pick-up and Registration (Registration for 1-Mile Fun Run and NON-Chip Runners Only)

8:00am - 1-Mile Fun Run

8:30am - 5K CHIP TIMED

8:35am - 5K NON-CHIP TIMED

9:30am - Awards

REGISTRATION FEE:

1-Mile Fun Run - $20.00

5K Non-Chip Timed - $25.00 This option is NOT officially timed. 5K Chip Timed - $30.00 This is officially timed. Top 3 finishers in each age category will receive an Aiken Turkey Trot mug! T-SHIRTS:

T-shirts will be guaranteed to participants who register on or before November 6th at 12:00 noon. T-shirts are not guaranteed to participants who register after November 6th. Extras will be ordered but will given out on a first come, first serve basis and please note that your size might not be available, but another size could be. Sizes include: YM, YL, AS, AM, AL, AXL, AXXL.

TIMING/AWARDS/RACE DIVISIONS:

The 1-Mile Fun Run and Non-Chip Timing 5K will not be timed events, however, a clock will be displayed.

The 5K Chip Timing Option will be electronically timed by 2 Girls and a Clock, LLC.

Awards will be given to the overall top male and female 5K Chip Timed finishers as well as the top three male and female chip timed finishers in each age division. Age divisions are: 12 and under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and up. Age category winners will receive a mug.