Acworth Turkey Chase

2023 Race Results

Thank you to all the runners/walkers in the 15th annual Acworth Turkey Chase that took place on Saturday, November 18, 2023!

The 2024 Acworth Turkey Chase will take place on Saturday, November 23 with registration beginning in August 2024. 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 fifteen 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


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

  • 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 Main 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+

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