Royston Turkey Trot 5K and 1 mile fun run
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in Royston (Royston Wellness and Community Park). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $20 to $35.
Course and race notes
Royston, GA 2nd annual 5K Turkey Trot and 1 mile fun run.
Be a part of this Thanksgiving tradition for you, your family, and your community. Participants who register by Nov 11, 2026 will be guaranteed a t-shirt and finishers medal. The fun run is a 1 mile course throughout the wellness park. The 5K is a 3.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Royston Wellness and Community Park
Royston, GA 30662
Area: Athens & Nearby Counties, Athens, GA
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$20 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Dec 1, 2025
Race day in Royston
Weather
59° / 39°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 30% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Hartwell, GA (13.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:15 AM – 5:24 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 15 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
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