Event Description
Presented by Village Bank
Sign up early - the race sells out every year!
Newton Turkey Trot Mission
The Newton Turkey Trot is celebrating its 11th year! We hope that the race will have something for everyone. We have been so inspired by having our runners in far-flung places, that we want you to bring your sneakers everywhere and spread the love!
Join us on Sunday, November 24th at Zervas Elementary School for the in-person run or run your own virtual race during the Thanksgiving week, November 24-30th, anywhere in the country. The beautiful, USATF Certified, Newton Turkey Trot course and 1-mile kids fun run will be marked with race signs during that week.
Our goals this November remain, as always, our youth’s awareness of health and wellness and community service. We will continue our partnership of supporting the Newton Food Pantry, Centre Street Food Pantry, and Journey Forward, a non-profit organization dedicated to bettering the lives of those with spinal cord injuries or disability.
Participants registered by October 24th will receive an awesome Newton Turkey Trot t-shirt.
The Newton Turkey Trot is a family event that has drawn more than 1,300 participants each year from our community and beyond. Our families of runners are continuing to enjoy running outside again and will want to continue to support our fundraising goals. The Newton Food Pantry, Centre Street Food Pantry and Journey Forward need our support. We hope you will continue to support our race and your community.
***We will be following the recommended Covid-19 safety measures per the city of Newton, MDPH, and CDC for all participants and volunteers for the race. Given the uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, the in-person race may be canceled. In this case, the race would become completely virtual and refunds cannot be offered. Thank you for understanding.
Happy training and be well,
The Newton Turkey Trot Team
Course
Starting at Zervas Elementary School on Beethoven Ave, the USATF Certified 5K run is a beautiful out-and-back course. The run leads you through Newton neighborhoods, onto the Commonwealth Avenue carriage lane to Newton City Hall, and loops back to end at Zervas Elementary School. The roads will be monitored by Newton Police.
Parking
The parking lot at Zervas Elementary School will be CLOSED. Limited parking is available on Allen Street and other neighboring streets. Please consider walking if you're close enough to do so!
Bib and T-shirt pick up
Friday, November 22nd: Times TBD
Saturday, November 23rd: Times TBD
Heartbreak Hill Running Company
638 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02459
All Newton Turkey Trot participants will enjoy 20% off at Heartbreak at bib pick up on Thursday, November 21st through Sunday, November 24th.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and female 5K finishers in the following age categories: 12 and under, 13-14, 15-19, 20-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & top male and female finisher 70+.
The top male and female finisher of the 1 mile kids fun run who is 12 years old or under will be awarded a prize.
Bikes and strollers are NOT permitted
For the safety of all participants NO bikes or strollers on either the 1 mile kids fun run or the 5K.
Dogs
If you plan to bring your dog, please line up at the back, for the safety of all participants.
