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Acworth Turkey Chase

Thank you to all those who participated in the 16th annual and largest Turkey Chase on November 23, 2024!

Race Results

The 2025 Acworth Turkey Chase will take place on Saturday, November 22 with registration beginning in August 2025. We are excited to announce that we are an official Peachtree Road Race Qualifier. Runners will 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 sixteen 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.


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


Registration begins August 4 for City of Acworth Residents and August 11 for non-residents.

Early Registration
Register before noon on Wednesday, November 19th, 2024
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): $10

All participants must bring a non-perishable food item
to receive their race number and t-shirt!


Race Day Schedule

 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

 Registration/Race Number Pick-up

 9:00 a.m.

 5K Run Start Time

 9:15 a.m.

 2K Walk Start Time

 10:00 a.m.

“Little Pilgrim” Trot (Ages 5 & under)

Race Details

    • Official Peachtree Road Race Qualifier (Certification Code: GA24049WC)
    • 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+

Thank you to our sponsors!

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