Turkey Trot of McDonough

Turkey Trot of McDonough is held in McDonough, Georgia, on Thursday, November 26, 2026. The 5K starts at 8:00 a.m., with a 1 Mile starting five minutes later at 8:05 a.m. The tight schedule keeps the two groups close together, so families splitting between distances can start and finish within minutes of each other.

Think of the 5K as the runner's option and the 1 Mile as the everyone-else option. If you run regularly, the 5K on a mild Georgia Thanksgiving morning is a good chance to go for a time or to shake out the legs before the day's meal. Preparation is light: a few weeks of consistent running with one faster session per week will have you ready. The 1 Mile is ideal for kids, walkers, and beginners, and needs nothing more than the ability to cover the distance at your own pace. Get to the start area early enough for a short jog, since the 8:00 a.m. gun comes quickly on a holiday morning.