12th Annual Viking Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Date and time
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location
2020 Kay Circle, Columbus, GA
Date and time
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location
2020 Kay Circle, Columbus, GA
Date and time
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Location
2020 Kay Circle, Columbus, GA
🦃🏃♀️ Celebrate 12 Years of the Viking Turkey Trot! 🏃♂️🦃 Get ready to trot, gobble, and celebrate! Join us on Saturday, November 7th for the 12th Annual Viking Turkey Trot, a spirited fall tradition benefiting the St. Anne-Pacelli Cross Country and Soccer teams!
For the past 12 years, the Viking Turkey Trot has brought together runners, walkers, students, families, alumni, and friends for a morning filled with fitness, fun, and Viking spirit. Whether you're a seasoned runner or simply looking for a fun way to kick off the holiday season, there's a place for everyone at the Turkey Trot!
🦃 Choose Your Trot! 5K — All Ages Our 5K course winds through the St. Anne-Pacelli campus and along the perimeter of our beautiful school grounds.
1-Mile Fun Run A shorter, family-friendly option that's perfect for our little trotters, families, walkers, or anyone who wants to enjoy a beautiful fall morning at a leisurely pace!
🎉 Make It a Festive Morning! Break out your best turkey-themed or Viking attire and come ready to have some fun! Participants can enjoy post-race snacks and drinks, and we can't wait to celebrate another year of this wonderful St. Anne-Pacelli tradition.
Most importantly, every step you take helps support our student-athletes!
🏃 Registration Options There are three registration options:
1-Mile Fun Run — Ages 4–18 (Participants age 3 and under are free.) 1-Mile Fun Run — Ages 19+ 5K — All Ages Register by October 23rd to guarantee your event participant T-shirt!
Registrations received after October 23rd will have access to a limited selection of T-shirt sizes for $10 at packet pickup and on race day.
🏆 Race Results & Prizes This year's race prizes include a medal and turkey for the overall top male and female finishers, as well as the top male and female participant in each age group.
Age Groups:
12 & Under 13–18 19–29 30–39 40–49 50 & Over The 2nd- and 3rd-place male and female finishers in each age group will receive a medal.
📣 Become a Turkey Trot Sponsor! Want to support our student-athletes while promoting your business? We have two sponsorship opportunities available:
🦃 Turkey Trot Banner Sponsor — $150 Includes:
One race registration Business logo or name printed on the event banner
🦃 Turkey Trot T-Shirt Sponsor — $400 Includes:
Two race registrations Business logo or name printed on the event banner and event T-shirt Opportunity to include promotional items in runners' race bags On-site recognition Recognition in written, print, and online communications and marketing
Make sponsorship checks payable to: St. Anne-Pacelli Catholic School Memo: Turkey Trot Sponsor 2020 Kay Circle Columbus, GA 31907
📦 Packet Pickup Friday, November 6th 2:00–6:00 p.m. The Land — St. Anne-Pacelli's Gym 2020 Kay Circle Columbus, GA 31907
🗓️ Race Day Information Saturday, November 7th
Please park in the school's/church's Kay Circle parking lot. Day-of packet pickup and race registration begin at 7:30 a.m. Plenty of snacks and drinks will be available for participants after the race. The course will be clearly marked with signs and guidance along the roadways. Come ready to have fun, get moving, and TROT!
🦃 Let's Celebrate 12 Years of the Viking Turkey Trot! Whether you're running the 5K, walking the Fun Run, cheering from the sidelines, or showing off your best turkey costume, we can't wait to see you! With every step you take, you are supporting a St. Anne-Pacelli student-athlete.
Thank you for being part of this decade-long tradition of community, school spirit, and support for our Vikings!
🏃♀️🦃 Happy Trotting, Vikings! 🦃🏃♂️
1 mile
5K