3rd Annual 5K Turkey Trot benefiting St. Jude

Run First. Gobble Later. Give Hope.

Join us in Bruce, Mississippi, on Thanksgiving morning for the 5K Turkey Trot Benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital!

Last Year's Success

• Funds Raised: Last year, you helped raise more than $10,000 for the children of St. Jude.
• Goal: This year, let’s run, walk, and trot our way past $10,000 again!
• Participation: Whether you are an experienced runner, a casual walker, or participating for the first time, we want to see you at the starting line.
• Community: Bring your family and friends, wear your favorite Thanksgiving-themed costume, and make lasting holiday memories while supporting an incredible cause.

Fundraising Purpose

All funds raised will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Free Kids’ Fun Run Returns!

Children ages 11 and under are invited to participate in a FREE Kids’ Fun Run immediately following the 5K.

Participation Impact

• Mission: Every child deserves the opportunity to live their best life and celebrate every moment.
• Involvement: By participating, your family becomes part of the St. Jude mission to bring hope, healing, and cures to children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

Kids’ Fun Run Details

• Eligibility: Open to children ages 11 and under.
• Scheduling: Takes place immediately after the 5K.
• Accompaniment: Each child must be accompanied by an adult at the race site - no drop-offs.
• Activities: Supervised playground activities will be available for children while their parents or guardians participate in the 5K.

Celebration

Bring the entire family, cheer on our young runners, and help make this a joyful celebration of courage and community!

Professional Race Timing

Best Times Event Timing returns in 2026! Participants will receive fast, accurate race results and rankings following the 5K.

The St. Jude Mission

The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures and methods of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with founder Danny Thomas’ vision, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay.

History

Danny Thomas opened St. Jude in 1962 with the dream that “no child should die in the dawn of life.” Since then, St. Jude has helped increase the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80%—and its lifesaving work will continue until no child dies from cancer.

Join Us

Celebrate Thanksgiving by running for hope, healing, and the children of St. Jude! For more information, visit here.