Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot
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Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot
The Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot is a fundraising running event held on November 21, 2026 in downtown Statesboro at the Bulloch County Courthouse Square. The event benefits the Bulloch County Foundation for Public School Education; proceeds fund classroom innovation grants, college scholarships for REACH Georgia Scholars, the Bulloch County Teacher of the Year stipend awards, and the STAR Student/Teacher program.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 100 yards (12 & under Fun Run)
Registration opens August 11, 2026. Participants who register by October 31, 2026 are guaranteed a race packet and a t-shirt in their preferred size. Individual and team pricing varies: the standard 5K entry fee is listed as $30, team pricing is available for groups of five or more at a reduced per-person fee, and a separate youth Fun Run fee is listed as $15. There are also employee and employee team registration options at lower rates. Registration pricing increases November 1, 2026.
Early packet pick up is scheduled for Friday, November 20 at the Bulloch County Board of Education, 150 Williams Road. Race day packet pick up occurs on the Bulloch County Courthouse Square. The event program includes a mascot run, the 12 & under Fun Run, awards presentations, and a 50-50 raffle on the Courthouse Square. The route passes through historic retail and residential neighborhoods; wagons, strollers, and leashed dogs are allowed. Participants are encouraged to wear team-themed shirts or Thanksgiving costumes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
