2026 Aiken Turkey Trot and 1-Mile Fun Run

Put your turkey in the oven, pack up the family, and join the Aiken community for its 15th Annual Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run! The event will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026 at Citizen's Park located at 651 Old Airport Road Aiken, SC  29802.   The run will benefit our local Toys for Tots! Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy. Don't forget to wear your best Thanksgiving Day costume! Two lucky, best dressed runners will receive a $25.00 Visa gift card!  NEW THIS YEAR...ALL finishers will receive a 2026 Aiken Turkey Trot commemorative medal!  Age category winners will receive an Aiken Turkey Trot mug!  SCHEDULE:  7:00-7:30am - Packet Pick-up and Registration (Registration for 1-Mile Fun Run and NON-Chip Runners Only)  8:00am - 1-Mile Fun Run 8:30am - 5K CHIP TIMED  8:35am - 5K NON-CHIP TIMED  9:30am - Awards  REGISTRATION FEE: 1-Mile Fun Run - $20.00  5K Non-Chip Timed - $25.00 This option is NOT officially timed. 5K Chip Timed - $30.00This