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

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

• Focus: Fun, fitness, and community!
• Activities: Running, walking, and festive celebrations.
• Race Time: 9:00 AM at beautiful Sam Smith Park.
• Start Time: Kick off the holiday weekend with energy and smiles.

Race Registration

• On-Line Registration: Until 11:59 PM, Sunday, November 16th.
• Guarantee: T-shirt size and reduced rate for early registration.
• Race Day Rates: $40 for 5K / $35 for 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 & Race Day Parking

• Start and Finish Line: 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.

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, 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 Male and Female Winners
• Top Masters: Male and Female Winners
• Top 3: Male & Female in specific age categories.
• Special Prize: TOP 8 Winners earn a frozen Turkey!

Event Note

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

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Additional Information can be found at www.bartowliveunited.org

For registration and more details, visit Race Registration Page.