2025 Northumberland Turkey Trot
- Date Mon 13th October 2025
- Location Cobourg, ON
- Price $13.04 - $23.83
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2025 Northumberland Turkey Trot, happening on Monday, October 13, 2025, in the charming town of Cobourg, Northumberland! This family-friendly event promises an exciting day filled with fun and fitness, featuring race distances of 1K, 2.5K, and 5K. Participants can look forward to a vibrant atmosphere as they run through the scenic Cobourg Conservation Area, showcasing the beauty of urban green spaces while tackling some gentle rolling hills.
The Turkey Trot is not just about the race; it's also a fantastic opportunity to support the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign, which aids local individuals and families in need. With finisher medals for the first 350 registrants of the 2.5K and 5K races, along with medals for kids participating in the 1K fun run, everyone is encouraged to join in the excitement! Don’t forget to don your most festive turkey costume for a chance to win the Golden Drumstick Award for the best turkey spirit. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun day out, the Northumberland Turkey Trot is the perfect way to celebrate community, fitness, and the joy of giving
The Turkey Trot is not just about the race; it's also a fantastic opportunity to support the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign, which aids local individuals and families in need. With finisher medals for the first 350 registrants of the 2.5K and 5K races, along with medals for kids participating in the 1K fun run, everyone is encouraged to join in the excitement! Don’t forget to don your most festive turkey costume for a chance to win the Golden Drumstick Award for the best turkey spirit. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun day out, the Northumberland Turkey Trot is the perfect way to celebrate community, fitness, and the joy of giving
Organiser's Description
Monday, October 13, 2025FINISHER MEDALS!*
*Medals for the first 350 registrants who participate in the 2.5K and 5K
* Kids medals for the 1K fun run.
Come join the fun.Supporting the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign.The Turkey Trot has always been about creating a family friendly local event that supports the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign
– supporting children, teens, adults and seniors in our community who are in need of assistance by eliminating financial barriers. The Turkey Trot invites everyone to join in the fun! There are many ways to participate and show your Turkey Spirit. If you’re interested in taking part but face any barriers, please reach out to us to discuss accommodations. We’re here to help ensure everyone can be included in the event.FAMILY DISCOUNT INFORMATION BELOW8:30 am – Check in and race day registration begins.
Located at YMCA Northumberland 339 Elgin St W, Cobourg,9:30 Gobble Wobble – Fun activity for the 4 year old and under crowd. A surprise for all participants.9:45 Wing Ding 1K Kids Fun Run – This is a space where kids and those that are kids at heart can participate in an event of their own. This is a fun untimed event. Finisher medals and a small surprise for all participants. Adults can support on the course (no need for supporters to register if they are in a supporting role).10:10 The Gobbler 5K Run and 2.5K Run/ Walk – Timed event.
The course is a fun urban green space setting with uneven ground and some rolling hills.
The 5K course is a double loop of the 2.5K course.
Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female. Categories: 18 and under & 19 plus.11:20 Awards – Medals awarded. Golden Drumstick Award (best turkey spirit), Draw prizes.*Start times are approximate.THE COURSE
Participants will start at the YMCA and then enjoy running or walking in the Cobourg Conservation Area.
Participants will get a chance to experience a great urban green space in the heart of our community. The course is a fun urban green space setting with uneven ground and small rolling hills. The majority of the course will be grass.BIB# PICK-UP
Check in and race day registration begins at 8:30 am.
Bibs will be assigned at the event.COSTUMES
Add some extra fun by showing off your inner turkey and dressing up in costume or by wearing some festive additions to your race gear. Hey you might want to test drive your Halloween costume at the race.
The Golden Drumstick Award will be given out for best costume/ turkey spirit.FAMILY DISCOUNT:
Family registration must be done in the same transaction, and you MUST select add another participant. You will be asked for each sub-event in the registration questions. You will then use the CODE at the very end of registering everyone.Code: FAMILY2025APPLY THE CODE ONCE AS YOU CHECK OUT for 25% off. A family is defined as "2 adults and up to 4 children 18 years old or younger". We are now required that online prices be displayed up-front, including any taxes or third-party processing fees, a “Single Prominent Price (SPP)".
Since this platform (Race Roster) has a processing fee, the price on the registration form will show the sum of the processing fee and the race fee as one total.
REGISTRATION RACE FEES HAVE NOT CHANGED.
THE REGISTRATION RACE FEES ARE THE SAME AS LAST YEAR.Dogs are not permitted on the course during the running events, but leashed dogs are always welcome to join the party in the start/finish area.Strollers are asked to stay off the course during the running events. The 2.5K Run/Walk would work well for carrying wee ones in a backpack or sling style carrier.
*Medals for the first 350 registrants who participate in the 2.5K and 5K
* Kids medals for the 1K fun run.
Come join the fun.Supporting the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign.The Turkey Trot has always been about creating a family friendly local event that supports the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign
– supporting children, teens, adults and seniors in our community who are in need of assistance by eliminating financial barriers. The Turkey Trot invites everyone to join in the fun! There are many ways to participate and show your Turkey Spirit. If you’re interested in taking part but face any barriers, please reach out to us to discuss accommodations. We’re here to help ensure everyone can be included in the event.FAMILY DISCOUNT INFORMATION BELOW8:30 am – Check in and race day registration begins.
Located at YMCA Northumberland 339 Elgin St W, Cobourg,9:30 Gobble Wobble – Fun activity for the 4 year old and under crowd. A surprise for all participants.9:45 Wing Ding 1K Kids Fun Run – This is a space where kids and those that are kids at heart can participate in an event of their own. This is a fun untimed event. Finisher medals and a small surprise for all participants. Adults can support on the course (no need for supporters to register if they are in a supporting role).10:10 The Gobbler 5K Run and 2.5K Run/ Walk – Timed event.
The course is a fun urban green space setting with uneven ground and some rolling hills.
The 5K course is a double loop of the 2.5K course.
Medals for 1st, 2nd, 3rd male and female. Categories: 18 and under & 19 plus.11:20 Awards – Medals awarded. Golden Drumstick Award (best turkey spirit), Draw prizes.*Start times are approximate.THE COURSE
Participants will start at the YMCA and then enjoy running or walking in the Cobourg Conservation Area.
Participants will get a chance to experience a great urban green space in the heart of our community. The course is a fun urban green space setting with uneven ground and small rolling hills. The majority of the course will be grass.BIB# PICK-UP
Check in and race day registration begins at 8:30 am.
Bibs will be assigned at the event.COSTUMES
Add some extra fun by showing off your inner turkey and dressing up in costume or by wearing some festive additions to your race gear. Hey you might want to test drive your Halloween costume at the race.
The Golden Drumstick Award will be given out for best costume/ turkey spirit.FAMILY DISCOUNT:
Family registration must be done in the same transaction, and you MUST select add another participant. You will be asked for each sub-event in the registration questions. You will then use the CODE at the very end of registering everyone.Code: FAMILY2025APPLY THE CODE ONCE AS YOU CHECK OUT for 25% off. A family is defined as "2 adults and up to 4 children 18 years old or younger". We are now required that online prices be displayed up-front, including any taxes or third-party processing fees, a “Single Prominent Price (SPP)".
Since this platform (Race Roster) has a processing fee, the price on the registration form will show the sum of the processing fee and the race fee as one total.
REGISTRATION RACE FEES HAVE NOT CHANGED.
THE REGISTRATION RACE FEES ARE THE SAME AS LAST YEAR.Dogs are not permitted on the course during the running events, but leashed dogs are always welcome to join the party in the start/finish area.Strollers are asked to stay off the course during the running events. The 2.5K Run/Walk would work well for carrying wee ones in a backpack or sling style carrier.
2025 Northumberland Turkey Trot