Aiken Turkey Trot
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About the race
The Aiken Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving Day event held at Citizen's Park in Aiken, South Carolina. The 14th edition in 2025 features a 5K race with chip timing and a 1-mile fun run, both welcoming runners, walkers, strollers, and leashed dogs. The flat, paved course starts and finishes near the park entrance off Pine Log Road.
Participants are encouraged to wear Thanksgiving costumes and bring new, unwrapped toys to support the local Toys for Tots charity. Awards are given to top finishers in various age groups for the chip-timed 5K. T-shirts are available for early registrants, and packet pickup includes special giveaways. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.