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6 Years of Walking, Trotting and Rolling

Support Shriners Children’s Greenville, one step at a time, by participating in our 6th Annual Turkey Trot and Roll on Saturday, November 15 at 9 a.m.

Come walk, trot or roll with us at Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest. There is something for everyone! Join your family, friends and the community for a stroll around the track in our Family Fun Walk, strap on your sneakers for the 5K road course, or enjoy all the activities at the Family Fun Fest!

All proceeds from the Turkey Trot and Roll benefit Shriners Children’s Greenville and support world-class treatment for over 85 different orthopedic conditions, regardless of the families’ ability to pay or insurance status.

Ways to Participate

The Family Fun Walk and Festival are free. The 5k race is $25.

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Click below to see the Turkey Trot and Roll sponsorship levels and benefits

Become a Sponsor

Create or join a team, recruit family & friends, share your page on social media and ask for donations.

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To help make this event a gobbling success, we need more hands! Click below to learn about available volunteer opportunities.

Become a Volunteer

Donations can be made to a specific team, individual’s fundraising page or the event in general!

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Event Schedule Details

Location for All Events:

12 p.m.-6 p.m.

T-shirt & Packet Pick-up

Pick up your T-shirt and race packet in advance at the Travelers Rest Farmers Market Shelter.

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Festival

Live music, food trucks, beverages, games and activities for all ages. Free for everyone!

8:30 a.m.

Last-minute registrations and race warm-ups.

9 a.m.

5k Race

Race begins.

11 a.m.*

Community Fun Walk

Everyone is invited to join as we stroll around our “turkey track” loop in support of our mission.

*Time may vary. Community Fun Walk will start after the conclusion of the 5K race.

T-Shirt Rules

Support Shriners Children’s Greenville one step at a time, by participating in our annual Turkey Trot and Roll on Saturday, November 10 at 10 a.m.

Come walk, trot or roll with us at Trailblazer park in Travelers Rest. There is something for everyone! Join your family, friends and the community for a stroll around the track in our Family Fun Walk, or strap on your sneakers for the 5K road course. Plus, you can enjoy festivities on the event lawn and delicious food at the food truck lot. We hope yo see you there delighting in fall festivities, basking in the crisp autumn air, and gathering for a great cause!

All proceeds from the Turkey Trot and Roll benefit Shriners Children’s Greenville and support world-class treatment for over 85 different orthopedic conditions, regardless of a family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Trailblazer Park

Trailblazer Park is a beautiful urban green space located in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, near the Blue Ridge Mountains, downtown Travelers Rest and Furman University. Serving as a source of wellness and pleasure for our citizens, the park provides a venue for diverse cultural traditions and celebrations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Trailblazer Park in Travelers Rest, located at 235 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest, SC 29690.

  • 8:30 a.m-1 p.m.
    Free Fun Fest – Live Music, games, food & beverages
  • 9 a.m.
    5K Chip-timed road race starts (Registration & Warm-up 8:30 a.m.)
  • 11 a.m.*
    Community Fun Walk

*Time subject to change based on completion of the 5K

Click here to create a team, join a team or sign up as an individual. If you want to participate in the timed 5K at our event, please choose the 5K participant registration. All registrations include the fun fest.

Not at all! Join in at your own pace. If you want to run, walk or stroll the 3.2 miles outside of the park, please register for the 5K.

Family Fun Walk & Fun Fest is Free:

  • Walk, Run or Roll on the Turkey Track.
  • Free T-shirt*
  • Event Activities at Fun Fest
  • Fundraising Prizes

5K Road Course & Fun Fest is $25:

  • Walk, Run or Roll on the 5K Road Course
  • Free T-shirt*
  • Race Timing
  • Event Activities at Fun Fest
  • Fundraising Prizes

*Both registrations come with a free 2025 Turkey Trot and Roll T-shirt if registered prior to October 15.

Yes, there will be food trucks and vendors on-site with items available for purchase! In addition, there will be activities for all ages including live music, face painting, inflatable slides and sports games, various yard games, crafts and more!

Click here to download our official Fundraising Tool Kit, which contains fundraising tips and additional information about our mission and the Turkey Trot and Roll.

Click here to download our Team Captain Guide to help take your team to the next level!

All proceeds from the Turkey Trot and Roll benefit Shriners Children’s Greenville, and support and advance world-class pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. Since 1927, we have been caring for children with a wide range of orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions, always regardless of families’ ability to pay or insurance status.

Jennifer Taylor, Director of Philanthropy
jennifer.taylor@shrinenet.org
864-255-8771

  • Follow us on Facebook and Instagram
  • Post pictures, videos and fundraising updates using the hashtag #SCTrotandRoll
  • Stay tuned for special announcements and event day information

By sharing your participation and fundraising goal with friends and family through email and social media, you can inspire others to help our pediatric patients live the most fulfilling lives, regardless of the challenges they may face through their healing journey!

All registered individual participants will receive a free 2025 Turkey Trot and Roll T-Shirt.*

*If registered prior to Wednesday, October 15.

We will have branded merchandise available to purchase at the event. However, as an incentive to fundraise, we will reward you with Turkey Tokens, which are redeemable for any items at the merchandise tent. Incentive levels are as follows:

  • Individual who raises $100 will receive 1 Turkey Token.
  • Individual who raises $250 will receive 2 Turkey Tokens.
  • Individual who raises $500 will receive 3 Turkey Tokens.
  • Individual who raises $750 will receive 4 Turkey Tokens.
  • Individual who raises $1,000 will receive 5 Turkey Tokens.

*Turkey Tokens are only redeemable during the event at the designated merchandise tent, and you must be physically present to redeem. Tokens are non-transferable and will expire at the end of the event.

Sponsorship opportunities start at $500 and details are available here!

Please contact Jennifer Taylor at jennifer.taylor@shrinenet.org or 864-255-8771 for more information.

YES! Please make your check payable to Shriners Children’s Greenville, and let us know it is in support of the Turkey Trot and Roll. If your donation is in support of a participant’s fundraising efforts, please include the name of the team and/or individual. You may use the address below.

Offline sponsorships and donations should be sent to:

Shriners Children’s Greenville
Attn: Office of Philanthropy – Turkey Trot and Roll
950 West Faris Road
Greenville, SC 29605

If you have additional questions, please contact Jennifer Taylor at jennifer.taylor@shrinenet.org or 864-255-8771.

That is OK! On November 15, teams, families and individuals can participate virtually in the Turkey Trot and Roll wherever they are. You can plan to walk in your neighborhood, at a local park or even your own back yard. Show us how creative you can be! Make sure to tag #SCTrotandRoll on your Facebook or Instagram account as you share your team spirit, highlight your walk, and most of all as you show your support of Shriners Children’s Greenville.

Packet pick up will be on Friday, November 14, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest, SC 29690.

OR you can pick up your T-shirt and/or bib number at 8 a.m. on Saturday, November 15 before the start of the event.