
From the Organizer
Royston, GA 2nd annual 5K Turkey Trot and 1 mile fun run. Be a part of this Thanksgiving tradition for you, your family, and your community. Participants who register by Nov 11, 2026 will be guaranteed a t-shirt and finishers medal. The fun run is a 1 mile course throughout the wellness park. The 5K is a 3.1mile course that you can walk or run through the streets of downtown Royston, GA. Both races will begin and end at the wellness park. During the 5K there will be one water station along the route as well as at the finish line. We look forward to being a part of your Thanksgiving tradition.
Events
Weather
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
59°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartwell, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
1,086
as of 2023
Elevation
789 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 68 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 86 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Days to train
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Royston Turkey Trot 5K and 1 mile fun run
Nov 26, 2026