Ross Bridge Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Hoover, AL, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
The sixth-annual Ross Bridge Turkey Trot 5K and 1-mile fun run are back in 2026! Join us for this Hoover Thanksgiving morning tradition for a fun course, great company and great memories! It all starts and ends at Ross Park in the heart of Ross Bridge!
Packet Pickup
Tuesday, November 24th
10am-5pm
Fleet Feet Birmingham
Wednesday, November 25th
10am-3pm
Fleet Feet Birmingham
Thursday, November 26th
7am-7:45am
Ross Park
Race Day Registration
Available at Ross Park.
Start Time
8 am - 5K
8:45am - 1-mile kids fun run
Race Route
Click Here for the race route!
* As streets will not be blocked off to traffic, please be aware of your surroundings at all times as there could be cars on the route. Stay to the left side of the road during the route and look for street chalk markings for turns and directions. We'll have volunteers at intersections to keep everyone safe.
Shirts - Shirts again will be included with race day registration but this year, there will be a hard deadline on registration to receive a shirt. The deadline is November 9th! We won't be having a reorder this year. Make sure to register early so that you'll receive a shirt! The shirt design will be available soon!
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers of the 5k and to the winners of each age group. Awards to follow the fun run. The main goal however is to have fun, get a great workout in and start Thanksgiving Day off right. We'll see you bright and early Thursday!
Giving Back
Proceeds of this year's turkey trot are going to Grace Klein Community.
Volunteers
We are still looking for volunteers to help at a couple of intersections on the course during the race. If you know anyone interested, please reach out to jay@fleetfeetbirmingham.com.
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
63°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bessemer 3 Wsw, 7 mi from the venue.
Nearest Airport
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Ross Bridge Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026