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Turkey Trot 5K & Giblet Jog 1M To Benefit the United Way of Bartow County

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Sam Smith Park, Cartersville GA

Saturday, November 22nd, 2025

ARE YOU READY TO GET YOUR TROT ON?

The annual United Way Turkey Trot 5K & 1M Giblet Jog benefitting the United Way of Bartow County is back! One of Cartersville’s favorite Thanksgiving week traditions returns on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Event Overview

  • Family-Friendly: This event is all about fun, fitness, and community!
  • Inclusive: Whether you’re running to beat your personal best or enjoying a brisk walk, the Turkey Trot is the place to be.
  • Race Time: Starts at 9:00 AM at beautiful Sam Smith Park.
  • Community Spirit: Grab your friends and family to kick off the holiday weekend with energy and smiles.

Additional Information

More details can be found at www.bartowliveunited.org

Race Registration

  • Online Registration: Runs until 11:59 PM, Sunday, November 16th.
  • T-Shirt Guarantee: Register by November 16th to guarantee your T-shirt size.
  • Race Day Registration Rates: $40 for 5K / $35 for 1M Giblet Jog.

Race Location

Sam Smith Park

(NOTE: For the exact Race Location, please use this address in Google Maps.)

152 Milner Rd., SE, Cartersville, GA 30120

Race Start-Finish & Race Day Parking

  • Start and Finish Lines: Located at the entrance to the Sam Smith Soccer Complex, behind Cartersville Middle School.
  • Event Parking: Plenty of event parking within the Cartersville Soccer Complex/Ric Mason Fields parking lot off of Milner Rd.

Click here for Google Maps location of Parking: Cartersville Soccer Complex

Race Route

Due to construction in Sam Smith Park, this year’s course may look a little different — but it will still be a full 5K of fun with the same great energy and atmosphere.

Race Day Schedule of Events

  • 7:45 AM: Race Day Registration
  • 8:55 AM: Pre-Race Announcements
  • 9:00 AM: 5K Turkey Trot Race Start
  • 9:05 AM: 1M Giblet Jog Race Start
  • 10:00 AM: Awards Presentation

Packet Pick Up

Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up for those that are pre-registered will be held Friday, November 21st from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at Big Peach Running Co. in Cartersville. Please make every effort to pick up your packet on Friday to avoid the lines on Saturday morning!

Awards

  • Top 3 Overall: Awards for both Male and Female Winners.
  • Top Masters: Male and Female Winners recognized.
  • Age Categories: Awards for the top 3 in ages 10-Under to 80 & Over.
  • Special Prize: TOP 8 Winners earn a frozen Turkey!

Event Details

Please note, this is a rain or shine event. Come ready to run, laugh, and celebrate the season with your community!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

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