Rome Turkey Trot 5K
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Event details
The Rome Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025 in Rome, Georgia (755 Braves Blvd NE, Rome, GA 30161). The event includes the following distances:
- 5K
- 3K Feel Whole Stroll
The event is presented by AdventHealth Rome and proceeds will benefit Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries Inc. The 5K course is USATF certified and is a qualifying event for the 2026 AJC Peachtree Road Race. Pre-race registration is open and closes November 23, 2025; pre-register by November 16 to help guarantee T-shirt size. Pre-race fees range from $25 to $35 depending on age and registration period; race day registration is listed at $40.
Logistics and support
5K runners will be timed with a disposable timing chip provided in race packets in partnership with Wire2wire Running. Pre-race packet pickup and shirt distribution are available at the GoGo Running / The Shoe Box store in Rome on the days before the event. Course support includes restrooms, water stations, a lead bike for the 5K, stationary and roving marshals, and EMTs for basic first aid at the finish area. Finish-area refreshments include water, Gatorade, fruit, and snacks.
Awards for the 5K will be presented to top finishers overall and masters, plus top three in standard age-group categories from 10 & under through 80 & over. No awards are presented for the 3K Feel Whole Stroll. Dogs and strollers are not permitted with runners on the 5K route; dogs on leashes are allowed on the 3K stroll. Free parking is available at the AdventHealth Stadium parking lots. The event will be held rain or shine unless organizers and local authorities determine cancellation is necessary; if cancelled, registered participants will be transferred to the rescheduled date with no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.