Acworth Turkey Chase

The 17th annual Acworth Turkey Chase will take place on Saturday, November 21st. Enjoy an exhilarating 5K run, jog, or walk through Historic Downtown Acworth and along the shores of beautiful Lake Acworth. The City of Acworth Parks, Recreation, and Community Resource Department presents this annual Thanksgiving tradition to benefit the Tackle Hunger Program! For the past ten years, Turkey Chase runners have helped stock local food pantries during the holiday season! Be sure to save the date for this special event. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome. All participants must bring a non-perishable food item on the day of the race to receive a race number and t-shirt. We are excited to announce that the Acworth Turkey Chase is now an official Peachtree Road Race Qualifier! Register online here! The Course Take a 5k run through Historic Downtown Acworth and along the shores of the beautiful Lake Acworth to help fight hunger! All ages and abilities are welcome to walk, jog, or run at the Acworth Turkey Chase. Click here to view the Turkey Chase Race Course Map Early Registration Register before noon on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 to guarantee shirt size Untimed Fun Run (Ages 6+): $20 Timed Run (Ages 10+): $30 Little Pilgrim Trot (Ages 5 & under): $5 Registration on Race Day Fees Shirt size not guaranteed Untimed Fun Run (Ages 6+): $20 Timed Run (Ages 10+): $30 Little Pilgrim Trot (Ages 5 & under): $5 All participants must bring a non-perishable food item to receive their race number and t-shirt! Race Day Schedule (Saturday, November 22nd) 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Registration/Race Number Pick-up 9:00 a.m. 5K Run Start Time 9:10 a.m. 2K Walk Start Time 10:15 a.m. “Little Pilgrim” Trot (Ages 5 & under) Race Details All participants must bring a non-perishable food item on race day to receive their race number. All Participants receive an annual Acworth Turkey Chase long sleeve t-shirt. Event will be held rain or shine. Race will start and finish on Center Street in Downtown Acworth. Refreshments to follow. Top Men’s and Women’s Overall, Master’s, and Grand Master finishers will receive trophies. Awards to top three male and female finishers in age groups: 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+