Events
5K Run/Walk
1 Mile Fun Run
400 Meter Tot Trot (6 & Under)
Place
420 E Green St
Milledgeville, GA US 31061
Description
Join us for the 2nd Annual Turkey Trot at the scenic Oconee River Greenway in Milledgeville, Georgia! Whether you're an avid runner or just looking for a fun way to start your Thanksgiving Day, this family-friendly event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. We're excited for a great race on November 27th and continuing to build this community tradition! Professional timing services are being provided by Runners Fit Race Works and will provide us with chip timing and live race results. Lace up your running shoes and let's make this Thanksgiving a memorable one!
Packet pick-up is available Wednesday November 26th from 12:00pm- 6:00pm at Oconee Outfitters in Milledgeville (112 N Wayne Street, Milledgeville, GA). You can also pick up your packet race day morning. Following the race you will receive a finishers medal, and awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group. Overall winners of the 5k will contend for prize money! $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, $25 to the 3rd place finisher.
The Race is organized by the Oconee River Greenway Foundation. The Foundation serves to obtain resources and cultivate friends to support the Greenway and the Oconee River Greenway Authority. The purposes of ORGF are to 1) promote the economic growth, enhancement, preservation, and use of the Oconee River Corridor; 2) encourage restoration and maintenance of historical, archaeological, and natural areas along the Oconee River; and 3) help establish and improve the Oconee River Greenway and Riverwalk as a community resource.
Race Location and Parking
Oconee River Greenway
420 E Greene St, Milledgeville, GA 31061
The starting line and finish line this year (2025) are located on the Georgia Military College track, which is adjacent to the Oconee River Greenway. The race will begin with runners heading part of the way around the track, then accessing the Oconee River Greenway paved trails for the bulk of the race, and then finishing the race on the remaining unfinished section of the track. (See Race Course Map)
Free parking is available inside the park and around the boat ramp. Additional parking is available around and adjacent to Georgia Military College. The Start/Finish Line can be accessed from both the Greenway side and the GMC side. *Please note that the 5k course will run through the Greenway parking and entrance area. You will not be able to move your car from that lot when the race is on.
Race Start Times & 2025 Race Course Map
1 Mile Fun Run: 7:45 AM
400 Meter TOT Trot 8:10 AM
5K Walk/Run: 8:30 AM
Your official race time DOES NOT start until you cross the starting line. See 5k race course map below. The start and finish line are located in the same place.
Events will be held Rain or Shine
Race officials may cancel, delay, or change the event if the event is considered not safe for the public.
***Please check back for updates regarding this event as details are subject to change***
Race Contact Info
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