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calendar_today 22 Nov, 2025
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RegisterARE 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 22, 2025.
This family-friendly event is all about fun, fitness, and community! Whether you’re running to beat your personal best, enjoying a brisk walk, or just looking to kick off the holiday season in a festive way, the Turkey Trot is the place to be.
Race time is 9:00 AM at beautiful Sam Smith Park, just outside of downtown Cartersville. Grab your friends, bring the whole family, and start your holiday weekend with energy, smiles, for a great cause.
This is a North Georgia tradition you do not want to miss!
Additional Information can be found at www.bartowliveunited.org
Race Registration:
Race Location:
Sam Smith Park*
(NOTE: *For the exact Race Location, please use this address in Google Maps.)
152 Milner Rd., SE, Cartersville, GA 30120
Cartersville, GA 30120
Race Start-Finish & Race Day Parking:
Click here for Google Maps location of Parking: Cartersville Soccer Complex
Race Route:
Due to construction in Sam Smith Park, this year’s course may look a little different — but it will still be a full 5K of fun with the same great energy and atmosphere.
Race Day Schedule of Events:
*7:45 AM Race Day Registration
*8:55 AM Pre-Race Announcements
*9:00 AM 5K Turkey Trot Race Start
*9:05 AM 1M Giblet Jog Race Start
*10:00 AM Awards Presentation
PACKET PICK UP:
Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up for those that are pre-registered will be held Friday, November 21st. from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at the Big Peach Running. Co. in Cartersville. Located at 402 E. Church St., Cartersville, GA 30121. Please make every effort to pick up your packet on Friday November 21st to avoid the lines on Saturday morning!
Awards:
Awards will be given to the following:
*Top 3 Overall Male and Top 3 Overall Female Winners
*Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female Winners
*Top 3 Male & Female in the following Age Categories: 10-Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Over
TOP 8 Winners earn a frozen Turkey!
Please note, this is a rain or shine event and Come ready to run, laugh, and celebrate the season with your Community!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
Nov 22, 2025
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
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Cartersville is a city in and the county seat of Bartow County, Georgia, United States; it is located within the northwest edge of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 23,187.
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