Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:00am
Join the 1st Annual Turkey Trot at the scenic Oconee River Greenway in Milledgeville, Georgia! Whether you're an avid runner or just looking for a fun way to start your Thanksgiving Day, this family-friendly event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Professional timing services are being provided by Runners Fit Raceworks and will provide chip timing and live race results. Lace up your running shoes and let's make this Thanksgiving a memorable one!
Packet pick-up is available Wednesday November 27th from 2:00pm- 6:00pm at Oconee Outfitters in Milledgeville (112 N Wayne Street, Milledgeville, GA). You can also pick up your packet race day morning. Following the race you will receive a finishers medal, and awards will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age group. Overall winners of the 5k will contend for prize money! $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, $25 to the 3rd place finisher.
The Race is organized by the Oconee River Greenway Foundation. The Foundation serves to obtain resources and cultivate friends to support the Greenway and the Oconee River Greenway Authority. The purposes of ORGF are to 1) promote the economic growth, enhancement, preservation, and use of the Oconee River Corridor; 2) encourage restoration and maintenance of historical, archaeological, and natural areas along the Oconee River; and 3) help establish and improve the Oconee River Greenway and Riverwalk as a community resource.