LINC'd Up Turkey Trot
About the race
2nd Annual LINC'd Up Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile on Thursday, November 26, 2026.
A festive community run organized by the Coweta Youth Running Club, held in Summer Grove on the scenic LINC path. It is a USATF-certified course and an official Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome.
All proceeds from the event will directly benefit Newnan Crossing Elementary and Welch Elementary schools.
Parking and arrival
Parking
- Limited parking is in front of Summer Grove Town Hall. This lot will close at 7:45 AM and will likely fill well before then.
- Additional parking is at Summer Grove Market Square, about a 15-minute walk from the race start, and at the Newnan Centre, about a 25-minute walk (or 10-minute race warm-up) along LINC from the race start.
- If you street park, do not double park or park along Summer Grove Parkway.
Road closures
- Overlook Approach and the entrance and exit areas for the Summer Grove Town Hall lot will be inaccessible from 7:45 AM to 9:30 AM due to race activity.
- Plan to arrive no later than 7:30 AM to ensure parking access and time to walk to the start line.
Age and youth savings
The 5K is open to participants age 6 and older.
Runners 14 & under save $10 on the 5K; the youth prices below already include the savings. The 1-mile is a flat rate for all ages.
What your entry includes
The course
Race day highlights
- 1 Mile starts at 8:00 AM; 5K starts at 8:30 AM
- 5K is chip-timed; 1-Mile has a finish clock (no official timing)
- Race shirt included with registration (while supplies last)
- Scenic course and fun atmosphere
- Awards for top overall, masters (40+), and age group finishers in the 5K
- USATF-certified 5K course; Peachtree Road Race qualifier
Race weekend schedule
Location
Summer Grove, Newnan, GA, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Newnan
Newnan is a city and the county seat of Coweta County, Georgia, about 40 miles southwest of Atlanta. Its population grew from 33,039 in 2010 to 42,549 at the 2020 census. Summers are hot and humid, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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