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

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

🎉 Race Overview

ARE YOU READY TO GET YOUR TROT ON?
The annual United Way Turkey Trot 5K & 1M Giblet Job benefitting the United Way of Bartow County is back! One of Cartersville’s favorite Thanksgiving week traditions returns on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

🏃‍♂️ Event Details

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

📍 Race Location

Sam Smith Park
1155 Douthit Ferry Rd.
Cartersville, GA 30120

🚦 Race Start-Finish & Race Day Parking

  • Location: Both the Start and Finish Line(s) will be located at the entrance to the Sam Smith Soccer Complex, behind Carterville Middle School.
  • 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 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 November 21st to avoid the lines on Saturday morning!

🏆 Awards

Awards will be given to the following:

  • Top 3 Overall Winners: Male and Female
  • Top Masters Winners: Male and Female
  • Top 3 in 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
  • Special Prize: TOP 8 Winners earn a frozen Turkey!

🌧️ Weather Policy

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

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

For more information, visit www.bartowliveunited.org.

Register for the race at Turkey Trot Registration.

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