Chad Helms of Vidalia, age 45, was the winner of the 2026 Turkey Trot 5K race, with a time of 20.09. He was followed in second place by 54-year-old Terry Salley of Midway with his time of 22:53.8. In third place was Joseph Kimbrough, age 22, of Glennville, with his time of 23:14.2. The race was held this past Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Glennville Anytime Fitness, the sponsor of these annual races. Proceeds from race registration fees, sponsors, and half of the proceeds of a raffle drawing for items at the race end are given to Promise of Hope-Tattnall, a residential recovery home for women in Glennville.