The Ford Foundation Turkey Trot

The Ford Foundation Turkey Trot

Hattiesburg, MS
Nov 23, 2024
5K / 1 mile

Sub-events Details

1 Mile Fun Run

1 mile
Nov 23, 2024 (Sat)
9:00 AM
Run/Walk
in person
Adults

5K

5K
Nov 23, 2024 (Sat)
8:00 AM
Run/Walk
in person
Adults

Event details

🦃 The Ford Foundation’s 2nd Annual Turkey Trot – 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run

📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025

📍 Town Square Park | Downtown Hattiesburg, MS

Lace up your running shoes and join us for a morning of movement, community, and giving back! Whether you’re running, walking, or trotting for fun, this family-friendly event supports our Build Better Scholars Program, which provides scholarships to single parents and children of single-parent homes — and this year, nursing students too!

Packet pickup will be on Friday, November 21st, at Caesar Holdings, located at 670 Weathersby Rd. Suite 140, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Packets may also be picked up from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on race day at Town Square Park.

⏰ Schedule:

  • 8:00 AM – Race Day Check-In & Packet Pickup
  • 9:00 AM – 5K Race Start
  • 10:00 AM – 1-Mile Fun Run Start
  • 10:30 AM – Awards Ceremony & Post-Race Celebration
     

🎽 Registration Includes:

  • Commemorative Turkey Trot T-shirt
  • Race Bib (for 5K runners)
  • Post-run snacks & refreshments
  • Entry to prize drawings and giveaways
     

🏅 Awards for Top Finishers:

  • Overall Male & Female (5K)
  • Age Group Winners
  • Best Turkey Costume
     

🎉 Extras:

  • Family Fun Zone
  • Vendor Booths
  • Music, Coffee & More!
     

👟 Register today and trot with purpose!