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Dahlonega's Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Run

location_city Dahlonega

location_on Georgia

flag United States

calendar_today 27 Nov, 2025

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About the Event

The Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Run will take place once again in Dahlonega. Join us for a morning run (or walk) through beautiful Camp Glisson and work up your appetite for the big meal of the day! Proceeds of this race will benefit Lumpkin Family Connection. 

Drive Thru early packet pick-up: Tuesday, November 25th, 11am – 5pm at Lumpkin County High School | 2001 Indian Drive | Dahlonega, GA 30533

If you would like to donate a meal directly to Lumpkin Family Connection, please do so at this link: https://donations.signupgenius.com/2025-thankful-hearts-take-n-bake

*T-shirts can only be guaranteed for participants who register prior to November 19th.*

Shirts will be short sleeve tri-blend shirts.

Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up will open at the Lumpkin County High School at 7:30am. RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 8:15AM.

Awards will be given to overall male and female finishers and 1st, 2nd and 3rd for age group winners (9 & under,10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+), and all Fun Run finishers.

Races Offered

5K

Nov 27, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Dahlonega.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 7.3° / 16.4°
wb_sunny 4.1° / 14.1°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.0 /
water_drop 69.8%

About Dahlonega

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Dahlonega is in Georgia's Historic High Country. It was the site of a major gold rush, claimed the first in the US by local citizens. Gold mining continues to be an important part of cultural identity of Dahlonega and several mines remain open as tourists attractions. It is also home to the University of North Georgia.

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