Turkey Trot of McDonough

race. Join runners from across the country—including sunny California and Florida—as we blend fun, fitness, and festivity in one unforgettable morning. 🎉 Event Highlights Pre-Race Celebration Kick off the morning with lively music and a heart-pumping warm-up to get you in the trot spirit. Race Options for Everyone Choose your challenge with a 1 Mile Fun Run or 5K —perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Awards & Recognition Compete for awards medals presented to the top 3 finishers in each age group—from the littlest turkeys to our most seasoned trotters. Support a Great Cause Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics of Henry County, so your stride helps make a difference. 💝 Beneficiary Special Olympics of Henry County 🏆 Awards Brackets 1st place Male and Female Overall and 1st place Masters (over 40) Male and Female 14 & under 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+ 🎽 Packet Pickup Options Early Packet Pickup 📅 Tuesday, November 25 Time and location TBD Race Day Pickup 📅 Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving Morning) ⏰ 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM 📍 Academy Sports parking lot – near registration tent 👕 T-Shirt Guarantee Deadline To guarantee a race t-shirt, you must register before NOON on Monday, November 14, 2026. A limited number of extra shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for those registering after the deadline or on race day—but they are not guaranteed. Note: Our goal is to raise as much as possible for the Special Olympics of Henry County. Sticking to firm cut-off dates allows us to manage costs effectively and maximize contributions. Thank you for understanding! 🎁 Race Swag (Standard Registration) Commemorative Race T-Shirt (guaranteed only for those registered before Nov 14) Chip-timed Race Bib Eligibility for awards medals in your age group 📅 Race Day Schedule Time Activity 6:30 AM Walk-up registration & packet pickup begins 6:45 AM Sponsor booths open 7:30 AM Registration closes; warm-up begins 7:40 AM Opening ceremony 8:00 AM 5k Start 8:10 AM 1 Mile Start 9:15 AM Awards ceremony