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

Newton Turkey Trot

Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Location: Newton
Distance: 5k, 1mi

The 5K run is a beautiful out and back course that leads you through Newton neighborhoods, onto the Commonwealth Avenue carriage lane to Newton City Hall and loops back to end at Zervas Elementary School. 

> Get more info about the Newton Turkey Trot

Feaster Five Road Race

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Location: Andover
Distance: 5k, 5mi

The Feaster Five Thanksgiving Day Road Race in Andover, MA has been a Merrimack Valley tradition since 1987. At 10,000 participants, it is one of the largest races in Massachusetts and one of the largest Thanksgiving day races in New England.

 > Get more info about the Feaster Five Road Race

Franklin Park Turkey Trot 5K

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Location: Franklin Park
Distance: 5k

Start your Thanksgiving Day with a run or walk along the beautiful paths of the "crown jewel" of the Emerald Necklace, Franklin Park. With runners and walkers coming from the many neighborhoods that border the park, including Roxbury, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, and Mattapan, the Franklin Park Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving Day race in the City of Boston. The scenic 3.1 mile (5k) route offers the most beautiful and historic views of the park. 

> Get more info about the Franklin Park Turkey Trot

Franklin Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
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 23, 2023
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

Wakefield Turkey Trot

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
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

Wild Turkey 5 Mile Run

Date: Thursday, November 23, 2023
Location: Salem
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 Wild Turkey 5 Mile Run

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