# Running of the Turkeys 5K — Downtown Roswell Turkey Trot

> Event for families in the Atlanta–Sandy Springs–Roswell area (GA). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Where: Downtown Roswell (43 Magnolia St start), 43 Magnolia St, Roswell, GA 30075
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: $44 5K run/walk (price increase 11/1)
- Organizer: Running of the Turkeys / Friends of Roswell Police
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Roswell/runningoftheturkeysga
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

A chip-timed Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk down Canton Street in Downtown Roswell, billed by the organizers as fun for the entire family; proceeds support Roswell Police Department GIVES. Early packet pickup is required, and prices go up after Nov 1.

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