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When
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Where
205 N Main St, Amory MS
Distance
5K
Typical weather
43–62°F · low rain risk
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2025
61–69°F
rain
2024
41–57°F
dry
2023
52–67°F
rain
2022
27–50°F
dry
2021
47–68°F
rain
2020
46–72°F
dry
2019
45–62°F
dry
2018
33–54°F
dry
2017
37–59°F
dry
2016
37–61°F
dry
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About this race
Amory Turkey Trot 5K (in-person)
Join us for the 1st Annual MoveWell Turkey Trot 5K on Saturday, November 21, 2026, for a fun, family-friendly 5K through Downtown Amory! Whether you're racing for a new PR, running with friends, walking with family, or just getting in a few miles before Thanksgiving, everyone is welcome.
Race Details
- Race Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Race Start: 7:30 AM
- Course: 5K / 3.1 miles
- Location: Starting at Frisco Park, 105 2nd Avenue South, Amory, MS 38821
Registration Information
Your $30 registration includes:
- Official 2026 race T-shirt
- Professional chip timing
- Finisher medal
- Eligibility for overall and age-group awards
Honoring Laura Summerford
This year’s Turkey Trot will be held in honor of Laura Summerford. Participants will have the opportunity to make an optional donation to support the Summerford family. Donations will be collected separately from race registration, and all donations will go directly to Laura’s family.
Virtual Amory Turkey Trot 5K
Can’t join us in person? You can still be part of the Amory Turkey Trot from wherever you are! Complete your 5K at your own pace, on your own route, and at a time that works for you.
Virtual participants will receive the official 2026 Amory Turkey Trot T-shirt and finisher medal shipped directly to them after the race.
Event Hosting
Hosted by MoveWell | Amory, Mississippi
Get Involved
Come run, walk, and kick off Thanksgiving week moving with us. We hope to make the MoveWell Turkey Trot 5K an Amory tradition for years to come!
For more information, visit the official race page: Amory Turkey Trot 5K.
Join Us
Run it, walk it, or do a little of both---we're just glad to have you moving with us!
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