The Ford Foundation Turkey Trot

The Ford Foundation Turkey Trot – 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

Date

• Saturday, November 22, 2025

Location

• Town Square Park: Downtown Hattiesburg, MS

Event Overview

• Lace Up: Lace up your running shoes and join us for a morning of movement, community, and giving back!
• Support: 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

• Date: Friday, November 21st
• Location: Caesar Holdings, 670 Weathersby Rd. Suite 140
• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Race Day Pickup: 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. 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 T-Shirt: Turkey Trot T-shirt
• Race Bib: For 5K runners
• Post-run Snacks: Refreshments provided
• Drawings: Entry to prize drawings and giveaways

Awards for Top Finishers

• Overall: Male & Female (5K)
• Age Group: Winners
• Best Costume: Best Turkey Costume

Extras

• Family Fun Zone
• Vendor Booths
• Activities: Music, Coffee & More!

Register

• Join Us: Register today and trot with purpose!

More Information

• Event link: The Ford Foundation Turkey Trot