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November 26, 2026

Race day

Kids' Run

Distance

Road

Terrain

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Participants

Race brief

This race takes place in Georgia, United States on November 26, 2026. Use the details below to decide whether the course, logistics, and registration timeline match the type of season you are building.

Decision signals

Course layout details are still limited with road terrain.

Why This Race

The organizer pitch, translated for runners

Join United Way of the Coastal Empire on Thanksgiving morning at Daffin Park for its 18th Annual Turkey Trot! Come as you are or in a Thanksgiving themed costume and hit the 4-mile course. The race route starts at Daffin Park, loops through the picturesque Ardsley Park neighborhood, and ends back at Daffin Park. Participants are invited to an awards ceremony and delicious food and beverages. No rollerblades, roller skates, or bicycles, please. Pets are permitted only with participants and on a leash. Strollers are welcome! We are rain or shine, so dress accordingly.8:00 am Kids K (0.62 miles, ages 10 and under) (kids k race bibs will be available at packet pick-up *complimentary, included participation ribbon) 8:15 am Diaper Dash (35 yards/0.02 mile, ages 3 and under, *complimentary) 8:30 am 4M Run/Walk (children 4 and up will need a registered bib)RACE MAP - Click here!PACKET PICKUP: 10 AM - 6 PM, Fleet Feet Sports, 3405 Waters Ave., Savannah Tuesday, November 24, 2026 & Wednesday, November 25, 2026 (Race will begin promptly at 8:30 AM on Thursday, November 26, so please make plans to pick up your bib at Fleet Feet on Tuesday, November 24 or Wednesday, November 25, to ensure you have what you need before the race begins!)OVERALL AWARDS Top 3 overall male and femaleTop 3 male and female in each age group SPECIALTY AWARDS: Largest familyBest costume Make sure to sign up for the specialty awards at packet pick-up! Awards will be presented immediately following tabulations at Daffin Park REGISTRATIONS: Registration will CLOSE on Wednesday, November 25 at 6:00 PM EST UNLESS SOLD OUT BEFORE THEN. There will be NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. If you would like to participate in the race, please make sure to sign-up in advance. Come early to packet pick-up Tuesday or Wednesday to ensure your shirt size availability! Shirt size is not guaranteed.Please know - Only registered participants will be allowed on the race course Interested in volunteering for the race? Email us at: volunteers@uwce.org

Course Fit

Course shape, standards, and race history

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Elevation profile

Illustrative profile based on available elevation data. Use it as a directional planning signal, not a final course guarantee.

Actual course elevation and routing may vary from the visual estimate.

Course highlights

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Road terrain
Primary running surface.

Community Layer

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18th Annual United Way Turkey Trot Room

Threads, logistics, reviews, Q&A, and live huddles for 18th Annual United Way Turkey Trot.

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Where are people staying for 18th Annual United Way Turkey Trot?

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18th Annual United Way Turkey Trot logistics huddle

Fifteen minutes on travel timing, where the expo bottlenecks are, and what people wish they knew earlier.

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