The Ford Foundation Turkey Trot

The Ford Foundation Turkey Trot

The Ford Foundation’s 2nd Annual Turkey Trot – 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Town Square Park | Downtown Hattiesburg, MS

Lace up your running shoes and join us for a morning of movement, community, and giving back! Whether you’re running, walking, or trotting for fun, this family-friendly event supports our Build Better Scholars Program, which provides scholarships to single parents and children of single-parent homes — and this year, nursing students too!

Packet pickup:
Friday, November 21st, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Caesar Holdings, 670 Weathersby Rd. Suite 140.
Race day, 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Town Square Park.

Schedule:
8:00 AM – Race Day Check-In & Packet Pickup
9:00 AM – 5K Race Start
10:00 AM – 1-Mile Fun Run Start
10:30 AM – Awards Ceremony & Post-Race Celebration

Registration Includes:
Commemorative Turkey Trot T-shirt
Race Bib (for 5K runners)
Post-run snacks & refreshments
Entry to prize drawings and giveaways

Awards:
Overall Male & Female (5K)
Age Group Winners
Best Turkey Costume

Extras:
Family Fun Zone
Vendor Booths
Music, Coffee & More!