Trot Before the Feast: Thousands Run for Neighbors in Need at GraceWorks Turkey Trot
Franklin’s beloved Thanksgiving Turkey Trot returns to benefit local families served by GraceWorks Ministries
FRANKLIN, TENN. — Before sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner, more than 4,000 runners and walkers will lace up their shoes for the multi-award-winning Turkey Trot, benefiting GraceWorks Ministries. Participants can take on the 10K, 5K, or Kids’ Turkey Chase while supporting the Franklin-based nonprofit’s mission to provide food, shelter, and vital services to Neighbors in need. The Turkey Trot is one of Franklin’s largest holiday events, uniting families, friends, and local businesses in the spirit of giving.
Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday November 27, 2025
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6:15 a.m. – Registration Opens
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7:00 a.m. – 10K Starts
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8:00 a.m. – 5K Starts
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9:00 a.m. – Kids’ Turkey Chase Starts
About GraceWorks
GraceWorks Ministries was established in 1995 by a group of concerned Williamson County citizens and faith leaders who sought a comprehensive, collaborative solution to the complex issue of poverty. Our founders recognized that local low-income residents had diverse needs—food, clothing, housing support, and financial assistance—yet most area nonprofits and churches focused on only one or two services. By pooling church resources with private and public sectors, GraceWorks has been able to offer wraparound services to a large number of individuals and families in need, closing our more recent fiscal year having served 13,517 unduplicated Neighbors.
GraceWorks’ communal approach to charitable work is expressed in our vision statement: Neighbors serving Neighbors, by the power of God’s grace. GraceWorks is comprised of a 21-member Board of Directors, 60-plus staff members, and an average of 270 volunteers serving onsite each week.
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