Turkey Trot of McDonough

🦃 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 HighlightsPre-Race CelebrationKick off the morning with lively music and a heart-pumping warm-up to get you in the trot spirit. Race Options for EveryoneChoose 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 CauseProceeds benefit the Special Olympics of Henry County, so your stride helps make a difference. 💝 BeneficiarySpecial Olympics of Henry County 🏆 Awards Brackets 1st place Male and Female Overall and 1st place Masters (over 40) Male and Female 14 & under15–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475+ 🎽 Packet Pickup Options Early Packet Pickup📅 Tuesday, November 25Time 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 DeadlineTo 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 BibEligibility for awards medals in your age group 📅 Race Day ScheduleTimeActivity6:30 AMWalk-up registration & packet pickup begins6:45 AMSponsor booths open7:30 AMRegistration closes; warm-up begins7:40 AMOpening ceremony8:00 AM5k Start8:10 AM1 Mile Start9:15 AMAwards ceremony