Aiken Turkey Trot
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Event information
The 2026 Aiken Turkey Trot and 1-Mile Fun Run takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Citizen's Park, 651 Old Airport Road, Aiken, SC 29803. The event is the 15th annual Turkey Trot and benefits the local Toys for Tots program. Participants are encouraged to wear Thanksgiving costumes; two best-dressed runners will receive a $25 Visa gift card. All finishers will receive a 2026 Aiken Turkey Trot commemorative medal, and age category winners will receive an Aiken Turkey Trot mug.
- 1-Mile Fun Run
- 5K - CHIP TIMED
- 5K - NON CHIP TIMED
Logistics and awards
The 5K offers a chip-timed option that is electronically timed by 2 Girls and a Clock, LLC. The non-chip 5K and the 1-Mile Fun Run are not officially timed, though a clock will be displayed. Awards will be given to the overall top male and female 5K chip-timed finishers and the top three male and female chip-timed finishers in each age division: 12 and under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and up.
T-shirts are guaranteed to participants who register on or before November 6; sizes include YM, YL, AS, AM, AL, AXL, AXXL. Packet pickup and late registration are available the day before at Citizens Park - Complex 1 and on race morning. The first 500 people at packet pickup will receive a Turkey Trot ornament. Strollers are allowed; dogs are allowed if leashed; walking is permitted. Results are posted on RunSignup and the timing service Facebook page within 24 hours. Payment options include cash, check, and credit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
