The Great Turkey Chase
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Event
The Great Turkey Chase is scheduled for November 15, 2025, at Clarkesville First Methodist Church on Washington Street in Clarkesville, GA. The event benefits Clarkesville First Methodist Children and Youth Missions. It includes a kids fun run and a 5K race held on the roads near the church.
Race details
- Fun Run (for children age 8 and younger)
- 5K race (neighborhood roads, starts and ends behind the church)
The kids fun run takes place on a mini-course where younger participants complete laps around a field and receive an official race medal at the finish. The 5K is professionally timed, runs through neighborhood streets, and involves passing other runners described as "turkeys." Strollers are permitted; pets are prohibited. All 5K runners who register by November 1 will receive a race t-shirt; after November 1 shirts are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Registration options listed include the 5K ($35), Kids Fun Run ($15), and a t-shirt purchase only option ($20). The stated registration window runs from September 10 through November 13. Prices are described as inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
