18th Annual United Way Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Daffin Park, Savannah, GA
- Distance
- 18th Annual United Way Turkey Trot
From the Organizer
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 back at Daffin Park. Participants are invited to an awards ceremony and delicious food and beverages. No rollerblades, roller skates, or bicycles, please. Pets are permitted only with participants and on a leash. Strollers are welcome! We are rain or shine, so dress accordingly.
8:00 am Kids K (0.62 miles, ages 10 and under) (kids k race bibs will be available at packet pick-up *complimentary, included participation ribbon)
8:15 am Diaper Dash (35 yards/0.02 mile, ages 3 and under, *complimentary)
8:30 am 4M Run/Walk (children 4 and up will need a registered bib)
RACE MAP - Click here!
PACKET PICKUP: 10 AM - 6 PM, Fleet Feet Sports, 3405 Waters Ave., Savannah
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 & Wednesday, November 25, 2026
(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!)
OVERALL AWARDS
- Top 3 overall male and female
- Top 3 male and female in each age group
SPECIALTY AWARDS:
- Largest family
- 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
REGISTRATIONS:
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.
- Come early to packet pick-up Tuesday or Wednesday to ensure your shirt size availability! Shirt size is not guaranteed.
- Please know - Only registered participants will be allowed on the race course
Interested in volunteering for the race? Email us at: volunteers@uwce.org
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
23%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Savannah Intl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Savannah, GA
Population
147,546
as of 2023
Elevation
22 ft
Nearest Airport
SAV
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- 18th Annual United Way Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Daffin Park, Savannah, GA
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- What is the 18th Annual United Way Turkey Trot?
- 18th Annual United Way Turkey Trot is a running race held in Savannah, Georgia on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 18th Annual United Way Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Savannah, Georgia at Daffin Park, Savannah, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 18th Annual United Way Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
18th Annual United Way Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026