The Ford Foundation Turkey Trot

The Ford Foundation Turkey Trot Race Information

<p>&#x1f983; The Ford Foundation’s 2nd Annual Turkey Trot – 5K &amp; 1-Mile Fun Run</p> <p>&#x1f4c5; Saturday, November 22, 2025</p> <p>&#x1f4cd; Town Square Park | Downtown Hattiesburg, MS</p> <p>Lace up your running shoes and join us for a morning of movement, community, and giving back! Whether you’re running, walking, or trotting for fun, this family-friendly event supports our Build Better Scholars Program, which provides scholarships to single parents and children of single-parent homes — and this year, nursing students too!</p> <p>Packet pickup will be on Friday, November 21st, at Caesar Holdings, located at 670 Weathersby Rd. Suite 140, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Packets may also be picked up from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on race day at Town Square Park.</p> <p>⏰ Schedule:</p> <ul><li>8:00 AM – Race Day Check-In &amp; Packet Pickup</li><li>9:00 AM – 5K Race Start</li><li>10:00 AM – 1-Mile Fun Run Start</li><li>10:30 AM – Awards Ceremony &amp; Post-Race Celebration<br /> </li></ul> <p>&#x1f3bd; Registration Includes:</p> <ul><li>Commemorative Turkey Trot T-shirt</li><li>Race Bib (for 5K runners)</li><li>Post-run snacks &amp; refreshments</li><li>Entry to prize drawings and giveaways<br /> </li></ul> <p>&#x1f3c5; Awards for Top Finishers:</p> <ul><li>Overall Male &amp; Female (5K)</li><li>Age Group Winners</li><li>Best Turkey Costume<br /> </li></ul> <p>&#x1f389; Extras:</p> <ul><li>Family Fun Zone</li><li>Vendor Booths</li><li>Music, Coffee &amp; More!<br /> </li></ul> <p>&#x1f45f; Register today and trot with purpose!</p>