Get ready to flock together for a great cause
If you’re “all about that baste,” it’s time to lace up and register for the 17th Annual Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 23, in downtown Statesboro. Gather at the Bulloch County Courthouse Square, and the race begins in front of the historic Jaeckel Hotel, now City Hall.
Why run on a track, when you can run through history? The Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot allows you to run, trot, or walk through history as you pass historic buildings, charming homes, the new City of Statesboro Art Park, and beautiful sculptures along the Willie McTell Trail. If you’re a nature lover, you will enjoy searching for the six unique tree species along the route.
Join the Fun – Register Now
The event is one of the largest fundraisers for the Bulloch County Foundation for Public Education’s initiatives that support innovation grants for teachers and college scholarships for students. The Foundation invites you to register as an individual or form a team of five or more to make the day even more memorable. You’re encouraged to deck out in turkey day costumes, feathered hats, or themed t-shirts—past runners have sported hilarious slogans like “Leg Day,” “Pour Some Gravy on Me,” and “Talk Turkey to Me.”
Registration Details
Register online at runsignup.com/Race/GA/Statesboro/StatesboroTurkeyTrot. Register before November 18, as registration will increase by $5 on that date. All participants will receive swag bags, and the first 300 registrants will snag a complimentary Turkey Trot t-shirt.
- Individuals: $30 per person
- Teams of Five or More: $25 per team member
- Children ages 12 and under can join the Fun Run for only $15
Event Schedule
8:30 a.m.: Mascot Run for local school and business mascots (Free)
8:45 a.m.: 12 & Under Fun Run
9:00 a.m.: 5K Turkey Trot
11:00 a.m.: Awards Ceremony & 50-50 Raffle Drawing
New This Year: 50-50 Raffle
Make an impact and have a chance to win big. Half of the donations collected from the raffle go directly to the winner, while the other half supports the Foundation’s education programs. The winner will be drawn during the event’s awards ceremony at 11 a.m. on the Courthouse Square.
Why We Trot
The Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot raises funds for the Bulloch County Foundation for Public Education, which supports innovative grants for teachers, scholarships for REACH Georgia Scholars, and awards for outstanding teachers and students. Since 2006, more than $357,560 has been invested in more than 300 innovation grants for classroom teachers to enhance student learning. Since 2013 the Foundation has been the sole underwriting sponsor for the Bulloch County REACH Georgia Scholarship Program for eligible eighth-grade students. The Foundation has now made college possible for 56 REACH Scholars, most of whom will be or are first-generation college students, who have received $560,000 in scholarships for their college education. The Foundation also supports the Bulloch County Teacher of the Year program with $5,750 in cash awards to both the district and school-level teachers of the year, and it is the sponsor of the Bulloch County STAR Student/STAR Teacher program for the five local public and private high schools.
