18th Annual Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving 2026

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Join United Way of the Coastal Empire on Thanksgiving morning at Daffin Park for its 18th Annual Turkey Trot!
Come as you are or in a Thanksgiving-themed costume and hit the 4-mile course.

The race route starts at Daffin Park, loops through the picturesque Ardsley Park neighborhood, and ends up back at Daffin Park. Participants are invited to the awards ceremony, which includes food and beverages. No rollerblades. Pets are permitted only with participants.

November 26, 2026 at Daffin Park

Race Map– Click here!

Races

8:00 am Kids K (0.62 miles, ages 10 and under, *complimentary)
8:15 am Diaper Dash (35 yards/0.02 mile, ages 3 and under, *complimentary)
8:30 am 4M Run/Walk

Registration

December 5, 2025 – December 31, 2025: $25.00 (early registration!)
January 1, 2026 – June 4, 2026: $30.00
June 5, 2026 – October 31, 2026: $35.00
November 1, 2026 – November 25, 2026 (closes at 6 pm): $40.00

Registration will CLOSE on Wednesday, November 25 at 6:00 PM EST UNLESS SOLD OUT BEFORE THEN.
There will be NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. If you would like to participate in the race, please make sure to sign up in advance.

ALL registrations must be done online – no cash will be on-premises.
Come early to packet pick-up on Tuesday or Wednesday to ensure your shirt size availability!
**Please know – Only registered participants will be allowed on the race course**

Packet Pickup

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 & Wednesday, November 25, 2026
10 AM – 6 PM
Fleet Feet Sports, 3405 Waters Ave., Savannah

Race will begin promptly at 8:30 AM on Thursday, November 26, so please make plans to pick up your bib at Fleet Feet on Tuesday, November 24, or Wednesday, November 25, to ensure you have what you need before the race begins!

Kids K race bibs will be available at packet pick-up (*complimentary, included participation ribbon)

OVERALL AWARDS

Top 3 Overall Males
Top 3 Overall Females
Top 3 Males in Each Age Group
Top 3 Females in Each Age Group

SPECIALTY AWARDS

Largest family
Runner from farthest away
Most senior
Most junior
Best costume

Make sure to sign up for the specialty awards at packet pick-up!

Awards will be presented immediately following tabulations at Daffin Park.

Proceeds from the Turkey Trot benefit United Way of the Coastal Empire’s Community Fund. Through the Community Fund, United Way invests in more than 80 programs across 50 nonprofit agencies, provides direct assistance through the 211 Information & Referral Service and County Service Centers, and connects volunteers to causes that strengthen our community.

The mission of United Way of the Coastal Empire is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. United Way provides a safety net for the most vulnerable and pathways for upward mobility to improve lives throughout Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, and Long counties.

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