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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
100 Main St., Hattiesburg MS
5K · 1 Mile
47–68°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
64–81°F
rain
2024
43–64°F
dry
2023
57–70°F
rain
2022
33–57°F
dry
2021
50–75°F
dry
2020
50–74°F
dry
2019
44–73°F
dry
2018
38–58°F
dry
2017
43–69°F
dry
2016
39–66°F
dry
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About this race
🦃 The Ford Foundation’s 3rd Annual Turkey Trot – 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
📍 Town Square Park | Downtown Hattiesburg, MS
Lace up your running shoes and join us for a morning of movement, community, and giving back! Whether you’re running, walking, or trotting for fun, this family-friendly event supports our Build Better Scholars Program, which provides scholarships to single parents and children of single-parent homes — and this year, nursing students too!
Packet pickup will be on Friday, November 20th, at Caesar Holdings, located at 10 Bellegrass Blvd., from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Packets may also be picked up from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on race day at Town Square Park.
⏰ Schedule:
- 8:00 AM – Race Day Check-In & Packet Pickup
- 9:00 AM – 5K Race Start
- 10:00 AM – 1-Mile Fun Run Start
- 10:30 AM – Awards Ceremony & Post-Race Celebration
🎽 Registration Includes:
- Commemorative Turkey Trot T-shirt
- Race Bib (for 5K runners)
- Post-run snacks & refreshments
- Entry to prize drawings and giveaways
🏅 Awards for Top Finishers:
- Overall Male & Female (5K)
- Age Group Winners
- Best Turkey Costume
🎉 Extras:
- Family Fun Zone
- Vendor Booths
- Music, Coffee & More!
👟 Register today and trot with purpose!
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