Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot 2026

The Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot begins at Bulloch County Courthouse Square, guiding runners and walkers through downtown Statesboro, Georgia, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This yearly 5K raises funds for the Bulloch County Foundation for Public School Education. Options include individual entries, discounted team rates for five or more participants, specific divisions for Bulloch County Schools employees, and a 100-yard Fun Run for children aged 12 and under. The course winds through Statesboro's historic retail and residential areas. The event welcomes families, permitting wagons, strollers, and leashed dogs. Participants are encouraged to wear team shirts or Thanksgiving-themed costumes. The morning features a free Mascot Run, awards presented on the square, and a 50-50 raffle. Funds support teacher innovation grants, REACH Georgia Scholar college scholarships, and local Teacher of the Year and STAR Student/Teacher programs. Since 2006, the foundation has provided over 300 classroom grants totaling more than $385,625.