Running of the Turkeys 5k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The Running of the Turkeys 5k is the new City of Roswell Thanksgiving Day tradition!! Participate LIVE or VIRTUALLY! Come earn your turkey with us as we run down Canton Street in Downtown Roswell and support Friends Of Roswell Police. The Friends of Roswell Police raises money to support local families and seniors in need for the holidays and throughout the year.

🎁 Participant Perks

• Giveaway: All participants get a cool Turkey themed giveaway.
• T-shirt: Receive an awesome tri-blend long sleeve t-shirt.
• Stroller Friendly: The race is stroller friendly so the ENTIRE FAMILY can participate!
• Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

📅 Packet Pickup Information

Early Packet Pickup - Mandatory.

• Monday, 11/24/2025: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Home 2 Suites by Hilton – 10990 Westside Parkway, Roswell, Georgia, 30076.
• Tuesday, 11/25/2025: 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Gate City Brewing Company - 43 Magnolia St, Roswell, GA 30075. Park free behind Gate City or at the Roswell United Methodist Church lot located at the corner of Magnolia and Mimosa which is about 200 yards from Gate City Brewing.
• Wednesday, 11/26/2025: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Big Peach Running Company EAST COBB Marietta - Woodlawn Point Shopping Center, 1062 Johnson Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30068.
• Race Day Pickup: Runners are requested to pick up packets at one of the early locations. We understand some may not be able to make it and can arrange race day pickup on a case-by-case basis by contacting us at RoswellTurkeyRun@gmail.com.

✅ What You Need for Packet Pickup

Please print and bring your registration confirmation to packet pickup. You may also have this on your phone or in your Apple Wallet for easy check-in. It is important to have the barcode visible for check-in. Your registration confirmation was emailed to you with the title "Running of the Turkeys 5k Registration Confirmation." If you cannot locate this, you can resend it by logging into www.RUNSIGNUP.COM and selecting "my profile" to choose "Resend confirmation."

🦃 Race Day Details

Thursday, November 27th: Start at 8:00 AM and finish by 9:30 AM.

Virtual Turkey Runners: Will receive a shirt and gloves. Virtual runners can pick up at any of our packet pickups or items will be mailed out the week after the event.

🏨 Host Hotel Information

YES WE HAVE A HOST HOTEL! Home 2 Suites by Hilton – 10990 Westside Parkway, Roswell, Georgia, 30076. (770) 650-1227. Ask for the Running of the Turkeys block.

Book by using this link to receive special Running of the Turkeys block deal: Hotel Booking Link.