Viking Turkey Trot 5K & 1Mi. Walk

About the Event

SATURDAY, 10:00AM

November 14th, 2026

BERRY COLLEGE, Mt. Berry, GA

RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

9:00am Race Day Registration Opens/ Packet Pickup
9:50am Race Day Registration Closes
9:55am Race Announcements
10:00am 5K
10:05am 1 Mi. Walk
10:45am AWARDS CEREMONY

Please note, this is a rain or shine event!!

Welcome to the Second Annual Viking Turkey Trot!

This year’s race is more than just a fun run — it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on global health. All registration fees will be donated to Partners In Health (PIH), an international nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing high-quality health care to some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. PIH works in partnership with local governments to strengthen health systems, train local clinicians, and deliver care based on the belief that health is a human right.

This Year’s Cause: Fighting Tuberculosis in Sierra Leone
The proceeds from this year’s event will specifically support PIH’s efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB) in Sierra Leone, as TB continues to be the leading cause of death by infectious disease worldwide. By funding early detection, treatment, and prevention programs, we are helping save lives and stop the cycle of transmission in one of the world’s most under-resourced health systems.

Partnering with Berry Nursing Students
This year, our PIH Engage chapter has partnered with the Berry College Nursing Department to support students fundraising for their Global Health Service Immersion Trips to Kenya and Ecuador. These trips allow nursing students to work alongside local clinicians, strengthen cultural competency, and contribute to long-term global health initiatives.

Why Global Health Matters
Supporting global health efforts is not just about helping those abroad — it’s about building a healthier, more connected world. Disease knows no borders, and when we invest in health systems globally, we create a safer and more resilient future for everyone.

By joining the Viking Turkey Trot, you are not only supporting the Berry College community — you are standing in solidarity with the global community and helping ensure that access to health care becomes a reality for all.

Races Offered

Viking Turkey Trot 5K

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$10.00

Strides in Solidarity 1 Mile Walk

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:05

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$5.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Mount Berry.

thermostat Temperature

7.6° / 18.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.7° / 15.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 46m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.1 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:14

nightlight Sunset

18:36

About Mount Berry

Learn more about the host city, Mount Berry.

Mount Berry is an unincorporated community contiguous with the main campus of Berry College in Floyd County, Georgia, United States, bordering the city of Rome. Mount Berry Mall, the shopping mall serving Rome, is in the Mount Berry area. It is part of the Rome, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The ZIP Code for Mount Berry is 30149.