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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
1928 Depot Way, Bay Saint Louis MS
5K · 1 Mile
52–66°F · some rain risk
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About this race
15th Annual Bay St. Louis Turkey Trot
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Location: Bay St. Louis Train Depot • 1928 Depot Way Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
Event Details and Schedule
- Race Times:
- 5K Start: 8:00 AM
- 1 Mile Start: 9:00 AM
- Awards Ceremony: 9:30 AM
Packet Pickup and Registration
- Dates and Times:
- November 21 & 22: The Backyard Beer Garden from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 126 Blaize Avenue, Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
- November 23: The Depot from 1:00 - 6:00 PM
- Race Day: 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM for both races at the Train Depot
Awards
Awards for the 5K will go to the following:
- Top 3 Overall: Male and Female
- Overall Masters: Male and Female
- Top 3 Finishers: In age groups (5-year increments up to 80+)
- Prize Structure:
- 1st Place: Turkey
- 2nd Place: Stuffing
- 3rd Place: Cranberry Sauce
Race Overview
Thanks & Giving go together: what better way to say thanks than by giving back to the charity of your choice?! The 15th Annual Turkey Trot will be held in downtown Bay St. Louis to benefit the charity of your choice! The Turkey Trot will consist of a 5K CERTIFIED ROUTE and a 1 Mile Fun Run. The race begins at 8:00 AM starting at the Bay St. Louis Train Depot, trotting through Old Town Bay Saint Louis, reaching the beautiful Beach Boulevard, and being completely stuffed for the finish back at the Depot!
Prices
- 5K Registration Includes: Turkey Trot t-shirt, all you can eat brunch, all you can drink beer and mimosas, and other fun swag!
- Pricing Breakdown:
- November 29th - $30
- September 1st - $35
- October 1st - $40
- November 1st - $45
- Race Day (November 26th) - $50
- 1 Mile Fun Run: $20 (Does not include a race shirt)
Further Information
For additional details, please visit the race link: Bay St. Louis Turkey Trot.
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