Mount Juliet’s Tommy Crockett Memorial Rescue Run returns on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at Two Rivers Ford, 76 Belinda Parkway. The one-mile Family Fun Run begins at 8 a.m., and the timed 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. Both times are Central. Proceeds benefit Animal Rescue Corps, a nonprofit that works in animal protection.

Choose the distance that fits your morning

The two starts give households a choice. The one-mile event is an option for people who want a shorter outing or who plan to participate with children. The 5K is timed and follows a certified course. If people in your group choose different distances, make sure everyone registers for the right event and knows their own start time. Agree on where to meet afterward so nobody has to guess while the other race is underway.

Animal Rescue Corps says strollers and well-socialized dogs on leashes are welcome. If you plan to bring a dog, consider whether your dog is comfortable around groups, other animals and the activity at a race start. Check the organizer’s instructions before you go if you have questions about participating with a stroller or pet.

Check the price and packet pickup before race day

For the November 10 newsletter edition, the published registration prices are $39.10 for the one-mile run and $49.70 for the 5K, including listed processing fees. Those rates are scheduled through 11:59 p.m. Central on November 11. The next listed prices are $49.70 for the mile and $60.30 for the 5K, with another increase on race day. Check the registration page before paying, since the applicable amount depends on when you register.

The race listing identifies the Two Rivers Ford showroom as the packet pickup location in the days leading up to the race. Check the organizer’s latest instructions for exact pickup hours and race morning arrangements. The posted start times tell you when the events begin, so plan your arrival separately and leave time to get ready.

What the run supports

Animal Rescue Corps says the event raises money for its animal protection work. That includes emergency rescues, as well as education and advocacy. The nonprofit says it often works with local authorities on large rescue operations in communities that lack the resources to shelter and care for many animals at once. Its event announcement explains how the race supports that broader work.

If you’re fitting the event around Thanksgiving plans, pick your distance first, register at the applicable rate and check the pickup instructions before the holiday. Keep the organizer’s link handy for any changes. The two starts are easy to remember: the family mile at 8 a.m., the 5K at 8:30 a.m., both at Two Rivers Ford in Mount Juliet.