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16^th Annual Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot

When & Where is the Event?

·         Saturday, November 18 in downtown Statesboro

What’s unique about the event?

·         It’s fun for the whole family. More than 300 people come out each year to run, trot or walk. The event draws the serious runners and those who enjoy a welcomed wellness outing with family or friends.

·         The route takes you through downtown Statesboro and its historic retail and residential neighborhoods, so it’s very pleasant scenery.

·         Mothers and families with jogging strollers, strollers and wagons are welcome

·         Family-friendly dogs on leashes are also welcome

·         We also welcome turkey and Thanksgiving-themed costumes

·         Teams of five or more are encouraged to be creative and wear team-themed t-shirts

Who organizes the event?

·         The event is a fundraiser for the Bulloch County Foundation for Public Education

·         The Bulloch County Foundation for Public School Education is a community-based, not-for-profit, 501 (c)3 corporation whose mission is to encourage and support education excellence in Bulloch County.

·          Its work is managed by a local board of trustees.

What does the event include?

·         A 100-yeard dash for mascots from local businesses and schools

·         A one-mile fun run for children 12 and under

·         The main 5K race

How do you Register?

·         You can register as an individual or as a team of five people or more

·         You can register at https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Statesboro/StatesboroTurkeyTrot  or at http://www.bullochschools.org/statesboro5Kturkeytrot

·         Late registration is also permitted the day of the race beginning at 8 a.m. on the Courthouse Square

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All schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break.  The school district's Central Office will be open on November 20-21.

All schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break.  The school district's Central Office will be open on November 20-21.

All schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break.  The school district's Central Office will be open on November 20-21.

All schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break.  The school district's Central Office will be open on November 20-21.

All schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break.  The school district's Central Office will be open on November 20-21.