Turkey Trot of McDonough
About this race
🦃 Turkey Trot of McDonough benefitting Henry County Special Olympics – A Thanksgiving Morning Tradition!
Get ready to lace up and gobble down the miles! The Turkey Trot of McDonough is back and bigger than ever—bringing together families, friends, and fitness enthusiasts for South Atlanta's largest Thanksgiving Day 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
Pick your distance
Running
5k
Race Course - https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/1758386036?fbclid=IwY2xjawRQmaJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5c0M1VkpTczJSS2c4V2wyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuMS-qY9WHj58mHm-dPGvj3H7kXBb_JXYGTuqrzp4YXArGP4EaRJhdlB0GJF_aem_IfFDjtinvt361S11flBFXg
1 Mile
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in McDonough, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:18 AM and sets at 5:29 PM local time (EST) in McDonough on November 26, 2026 — 10h 11m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 40 McDonough events
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