Turkey Trot 5K & Giblet Jog 1M To Benefit the United Way of Bartow County
Updated
Saturday, November 21, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Cartersville (Sam Smith Park). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30.
Course and race notes
ARE YOU READY TO GET YOUR TROT ON?
The annual United Way Turkey Trot 5K & 1M Giblet Jog benefitting the United Way of Bartow County is back! One of Cartersville’s favorite Thanksgiving week traditions returns on Saturday, November 21, 2026! This family-friendly event is all about fun, fitness, and community!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 21
2026 · in 14 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sun Nov 15 (in 8 days)
Opened May 18, 2026
Race day in Cartersville
Weather
61° / 37°F
Typical high and low for November 21, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Cartersville Airport, GA (3.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:17 AM – 5:33 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Nov 20
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.