Turkey Trot of Morgan County

3M Decatur is proud to host its 12th Annual Turkey Trot of Morgan County on Thanksgiving morning in Downtown Decatur! People of all ages are encouraged to participate in the 5K event, the 1-mile Fun Run/Walk! This event benefits the United Way of Morgan County, and all proceeds will go to this organization. We hope you'll come out on Thanksgiving morning to visit with friends and family in town for the holiday, burn some calories to make some room for the Thanksgiving feast, and support an organization making a difference in our community!

Registration costs are $30 for the 5K event, $25 for the 1-mile event.  All prices will increase by $5 on November 3, 2025.

The 5K Run and begin at 8 AM, and the One Mile Fun Run begins at 9 AM.
T-shirt/Packet pick up will be on Wednesday, Nov. 25th, at the Cross Eyed Owl Brewery from 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm, and Thursday, Nov. 26th, before the race from 6:45 am to 7:45 am at First Baptist Church. Restrooms will be available at First Baptist Church. 

Packet pickup locations and times:
Wednesday, November 25, 2025, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Cross Eyed Owl (105 1st Avenue NE)
Thursday, November 26, 2025, from 6:45 am to 7:45 am at First Baptist Church (123 Church St NE)

Packet pickup information for pre-registered runners:
At either pickup event, line up at the table that has the sign for "Pre-Registered Pickup”.
You will need to provide your name, and then you will receive your t-shirt, swag bag, race bib, and pens.
You may pick up for multiple people, but you have to follow the procedure for each racer and bib number.

Registration and packet pickup for new runners:
At either pickup event, line up at the table that has the sign for “Same-Day Registration”.
You will need to complete the sign-up sheet, sign the waiver, and pay for the registrations at this table.
You will then receive a race bib for the new registrants.  A swag bag and t-shirt will also be supplied as supplies last.  T-shirts will distributed on "First Come, First Serve" basis. You will need to proceed to the River City Runners table to match your bib number with your record to ensure proper identification during the race.
If registering new runners and picking up pre-registered runners, please complete packet pickup at both locations before proceeding to the River City Runners to verify numbers.

Race Day information:
The 5K will start promptly at 8 am in front of First Baptist Church, which is located at 123 Church St NE. There will be signs showing the starting line for the race.
The 1-mile fun run will start promptly at 9 am in front of First Baptist church as well. There will be signs showing the “starting line” for the race.
Parking will be available around Old State Bank and First Baptist Church.
The restrooms at Old State Bank will be open for use, and First Baptist Church restrooms in the foyer will be available.  If needed, be sure to use these ahead of race time.

The awards will be handed out at the end of the race.

Join fellow runners on November 27, 2025 for the Turkey Trot of Morgan County. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K, T-shirt Only featuring a flat and fast course in Decatur.