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 Job benefitting the United Way of Bartow County is back! One of Cartersville’s favorite Thanksgiving week traditions returns on Saturday, November 22, 2025.

This family-friendly event is all about fun, fitness, and community! Whether you’re running to beat your personal best, enjoying a brisk walk, or just looking to kick off the holiday season in a festive way, the Turkey Trot is the place to be.

Race time is 9:00 AM at beautiful Sam Smith Park, just outside of downtown Cartersville. Grab your friends, bring the whole family, and start your holiday weekend with energy, smiles, and a good cause.

This is a North Georgia tradition you do not want to miss!

Additional Information can be found at www.bartowliveunited.org

Race Registration:

• On-Line race registration runs until 11:59 PM, Sunday evening, November 16th. You must register by this date to guarantee your T-shirt size and lock in at the reduced rate!
• Race Day Registration Rate:  $40 5K / $35 2M.
  
  

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

Race Start-Finish & Race Day Parking:

• Both the Start and Finish Line(s) will be located at the entrance to the Sam Smith Soccer Complex, behind Carterville Middle School (off of Milner Road just past the intersection of Milner Rd. and Walnut Grove Rd.) 
• 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 Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following 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 earn a frozen Turkey! 

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!