2026 COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER
Hospice 5K Turkey Trot & One-Mile Fun Run
Join runners, walkers, families, volunteers, and community supporters for HHRF’s annual Turkey Trot benefiting hospice patients and families experiencing end-of-life hardship.
EVENT AT A GLANCE
Everything You Need to Know
The Turkey Trot brings the Highland Rim community together for a morning of movement, remembrance, and support.
EVENT DATE
Saturday, October 17, 2026
LOCATION
Tim’s Ford State Park
CHECK-IN
7:30 AM
RACE START
9:00 AM
ABOUT THE EVENT
Run, Walk, Remember, and Give Back
The Hospice 5K Turkey Trot welcomes runners and walkers of all ages. Participants may join the 5K, take part in the One-Mile Fun Run, or support the event through volunteering and sponsorship.
Proceeds support hospice patients and families throughout Bedford, Cannon, Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, Lincoln, Moore, and Warren Counties.
Hospice 5K Turkey Trot
Race-day awards are presented after the 5K at the Visitor Center.
One-Mile Fun Run
A welcoming option for families, walkers, and participants of all ages.
Silent Auction
Stay after the race for the silent auction and community celebration.
Post-Race Celebration
Snacks and drinks are provided, and everyone is invited to celebrate after the race.
REGISTRATION
Download, Print, and Return
Registration is completed using a printable form. Each participant should complete a registration form and waiver, then return the packet with payment.
Free T-Shirt Deadline
Register by Friday, September 25, 2026 to receive a free event T-shirt.
ENTRY FEES
$35 Individual Entry
Per participant for the 5K or One-Mile Fun Run.
$100 for Up to Five
A group option for up to five participants.
RACE DAY
Race-Day Schedule
Plan to arrive early enough to check in, receive instructions, and be ready before the race begins.
7:30 AM
Check-in Opens
Participants and volunteers check in at the Visitor Center.
9:00 AM
Race Start
The 5K and One-Mile Fun Run activities begin.
AFTER THE RACE
Awards & Celebration
Awards, snacks, drinks, and the silent auction follow the race.
LOCATION
Tim’s Ford State Park
The Visitor Center serves as the primary race-day meeting location for check-in, instructions, and post-race activities.
PLAN YOUR ARRIVAL
Arrive Early and Be Race Ready
Allow time for parking, check-in, T-shirt and packet pickup, and any final race-day instructions. Questions before the event may be directed to HHRF at (931) 563-7439.
READY TO PARTICIPATE?
Download Your Event Forms
Access participant registration, sponsorship, and volunteer forms from one convenient page.