Turkey Trots have become an essesntial part of Thanksgiving tradition. The holiday best known for food comas, family and football now includes a morning Turkey Trot in preparation for the 5000 calories headed your way. Thanksgiving has become the largest running event of the year as participants flock, no pun intended, to events across the country. 

We have two things for you in this article

1 - A list of Turkey Trots happening around the Boston area you might want to check out.

2 - The RunGuides Boston Turkey Trot map to help you find Turkey Trots near you

Franklin Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Location: Franklin
Distance: 5k

Run Now-Gobble Later at the Franklin Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving morning. Proceeds benefit the Franklin Food Pantry! Free t-shirts to the early registrants. Free breakfast, raffle and awards!

> Get more info about the Franklin Turkey Trot

Gobble Gobble Gobble

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Location: Somerville
Distance: 4mi

Presented by the Somerville Road Runners, the Gobble Gobble Gobble road race starts and ends in Davis Square (at the heart of Somerville), features a unique 4 mile course, and offers a fun opportunity to start Thanksgiving on a high and healthy note! Proceeds benefit Somerville Homeless Coalition, Somerville Track PAC, Stride for Stride and Dilboy VFW Veterans Relief Fund.

> Get more info about the Gobble Gobble Gobble Race

Franklin Park Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Location: Dorchester
Distance: 5k

Runners and walkers come primarily from the neighborhoods that border the park, including Roxbury, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, and Mattapan, but all are welcome, including out-of-town family members! The Franklin Park Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving Day race in the City of Boston. We look forward to welcoming the many individuals and families who have let us know this is their Thanksgiving tradition.

> Get more info about the Franklin Park Turkey Trot

Wakefield Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024
Location: Wakefield
Distance: 5k & Kid's Fun Run

The Wakefield Track and Field Boosters is excited to host the annual 5K Turkey Trot around Lake Quannapowitt this Thanksgiving! The 5K will be officially timed and there is a shorter untimed fun run for kids age 10 and under! The proceeds from this wonderful community event supports the Wakefield High School Cross Country and Track & Field programs. 

> Get more info about the Wakefield Turkey Trot

Looking for More Runs?

For the complete list of Turkey Trots and other races happening in and around Boston go to www.runguides.com/boston/runs