# Turkey Trot of McDonough — 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run > 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: South Point — Academy Sports parking lot, 198 S Point Blvd, McDonough, GA 30253 - Ages: All ages; age-group awards from 14 & under - Price: 5K $40; 1 Mile $20 (prices increase after November 14, 2026) - Organizer: Turkey Trot of McDonough (benefiting Special Olympics of Henry County) - Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=205817 - Last checked: Wed, Oct 28 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 2, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-01), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/atlanta/activities/turkey-trot-of-mcdonough-5k-and-1-mile-fun-run--listing-64f9a8528bd02609c010b423 ## About Billed as South Atlanta's largest Thanksgiving Day race, the Turkey Trot of McDonough starts and finishes at the South Point shopping area off I-75 in McDonough and raises money for Special Olympics of Henry County. Families choose between a 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run; the organizers describe both as suitable for all ages and fitness levels, and the shorter run is the easier pick for children. The morning opens with music and a group warm-up, and medals go to the top three finishers in each age group, including a 14-and-under bracket for young runners. Both races are chip-timed. 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