Amory Turkey Trot 5K
Amory Turkey Trot 5K is a running race on November 21–28, 2026 in Amory, MS, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 21–28, 2026 (45 days to go)
- Location
- 205 N Main St, Amory, MS
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Amory Turkey Trot 5K (in-person)
Join us for the 1st Annual MoveWell Turkey Trot 5K on Saturday, November 21, 2026, for a fun, family-friendly 5K through Downtown Amory! Whether you're racing for a new PR, running with friends, walking with family, or just getting in a few miles before Thanksgiving, everyone is welcome.
The race will begin at 7:30 AM and will be professionally chip-timed. Every finisher will receive a medal, and overall and age-group awards will be presented following the race.
Your $30 registration includes:
Official 2026 race T-shirt
Professional chip timing
Finisher medal
Eligibility for overall and age-group awards
This year’s Turkey Trot will be held in honor of Laura Summerford. Participants will have the opportunity to make an optional donation to support the Summerford family. Donations will be collected separately from race registration, and all donations will go directly to Laura’s family.
Come run, walk, and kick off Thanksgiving week moving with us. We hope to make the MoveWell Turkey Trot 5K an Amory tradition for years to come!
Hosted by MoveWell | Amory, Mississippi
Location Information
Starting at Frisco Park
105 2nd Avenue South
Amory, MS 38821
Race Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Race Start: 7:30 AM
Course: 5K / 3.1 miles
Virtual Amory Turkey Trot 5K
Can’t join us in person? You can still be part of the Amory Turkey Trot from wherever you are! Complete your 5K at your own pace, on your own route, and at a time that works for you.
Virtual participants will receive the official 2026 Amory Turkey Trot T-shirt and finisher medal shipped directly to them after the race.
Run it, walk it, or do a little of both---we're just glad to have you moving with us!
Events
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
61°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aberdeen, 11 mi from the venue.
About Amory, MS
Population
6,564
as of 2023
City Elevation
249 ft
Nearest Airport
TUP
Tupelo Regional Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 103 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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45
Days to train
- Race
- Amory Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- November 21–28, 2026
- Location
- 205 N Main St, Amory, MS
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Amory Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 21, 2026