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

Event Overview

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 21, 2026!

Event Details

• Time: Race time is 9:00 AM at beautiful Sam Smith Park, just outside of downtown Cartersville.
• Family-Friendly: This family-friendly event is all about fun, fitness, and community!
• Start your Holiday: Grab your friends, bring the whole family, and start your holiday weekend with energy, smiles, for a great cause.
• Get Involved: This is a North Georgia tradition you do not want to miss!

Registration Information

Additional Information can be found at www.bartowliveunited.org

• Online Registration: On-Line race registration runs until 11:59 PM, Sunday evening, November 14th.
• T-Shirt Guarantee: You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!
• Race Day Rate: $40 5K / $35 1M.

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 &: Parking

• Start/Finish Line: Both the Start and Finish Line(s) will be located at the entrance to the Sam Smith Soccer Complex.
• 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

In 2026 the route returns to its traditional course! (with a small tweak here or there) but it’s the same tried and true course that you have known and loved for many years!

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 20th, from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at the Big Peach Running Co. in Cartersville, located at 402 E. Church St., Cartersville, GA 30121.

Please make every effort to pick up your packet on Friday to avoid the lines on Saturday morning!

Awards

Awards will be given to the following:

• Top 3 Overall: Male and Female Winners
• Top Masters: Male and Female Winners
• Top 3 Age Categories: 10-Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 &: Over

TOP 8 Winners once again earn your frozen Turkey!

Event Note

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

Happy Thanksgiving!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!