Thornbury Turkey Trot 2026
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Location Thornbury, ON
- Price Free - $120.94
- Races 5 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of family fun at the Thornbury Turkey Trot 2026! On Saturday, October 10, 2026, join us in the beautiful Blue Mountains, Grey for an exciting Thanksgiving weekend run/walk event. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances including a challenging 21K run, a scenic 10K run/walk, a 5K run/walk, or the delightful 1K free kid's run. The event will take place at the Beaver Valley Community Centre, conveniently located at 81 Victoria Street, Thornbury.
This vibrant community event not only promises a day filled with health and fitness but also supports local Rotary initiatives. Registration includes custom race swag, chip timing, and medals for all participants, plus a chance to win fantastic draw prizes from local businesses. Enjoy music from a DJ, free parking, and indoor facilities to keep everyone comfortable. Donβt miss out on the first 700 registrants who will receive exclusive race swag! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a memorable day in the great outdoors while contributing to a good cause. Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Thornbury Turkey Trot!
This vibrant community event not only promises a day filled with health and fitness but also supports local Rotary initiatives. Registration includes custom race swag, chip timing, and medals for all participants, plus a chance to win fantastic draw prizes from local businesses. Enjoy music from a DJ, free parking, and indoor facilities to keep everyone comfortable. Donβt miss out on the first 700 registrants who will receive exclusive race swag! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a memorable day in the great outdoors while contributing to a good cause. Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Thornbury Turkey Trot!
Organiser's Description
21K Run, 10K Run/Walk, 5k Run/Walk, 1K Free Kid's Run
Join Us For A Family Friendly Thanksgiving Weekend Run/Walk!
SATURDAY OCTOBER 10, 2026Thank You for Supporting Rotary's Work in our Community!!
Photos Courtesy of Greg Cowan
Thank you to our Signature Sponsor!LOCATION
Beaver Valley Community Centre
81 Victoria Street, Thornbury (by the water tower)REGISTRATION FEE
Includes: Custom Race Swag, Chip Timing, Custom Race Medals, Draw Prizes Courtesy of our Local Businesses, DJ onsite, Free Parking, Onsite Indoor Facilities, Indoor Post Race Food, & LOTS of FUN!! ** swag to FIRST 700 RUNNERS or Until Quantities Last!NEW: First 10 run/walk registrants get a free TC Rotary Water bottle! Fun Roasted Turkey Hats, Tutus & Water bottles also for sale upon registration or in the Store section (top right)!NEW! 15% Family Discount when registering a family 3- 6 participants in a single transaction. Simply add additional registrants in the final step prior to closing out. More help on registering multiple family members below!https://support.raceroster.com/hc/en-us/articles/213140306-How-can-I-sign-up-multiple-people-during-registration#:~:text=On%20Race%20Roster%20you%20can,on%20the%20right%20hand%20sideNeed Accommodations! Check out Blue Mountain ResortsBlue Mountain Resort has extended a special accommodation offer exclusively for Thornbury Turkey Trot participants. Turn your event weekend into a relaxing βRaceCationβ at Blue. Bring your friends and family and enjoy all the perks of being a resort guest, including access to mountain attractions, great dining, shopping, and more. Participants receive 20% off on all accommodation types, based on availability. To book your RaceCation click here:https://book.bluemountain.ca/ecomm/package/packagebuilder/3603699/en-us/?packageid=91790&promocode=TTOT26
NEW!! Visit Our Online Store to Purchase Race ShirtsKid's & Adult sizing from the Uniform Factory CollingwoodRace Day pickup/Collingwood Pick up or by mailhttps://turkeytrot2026.itemorder.com/shop/category/639510/
RACE KIT PICKUP & Late Registration @ Beaver Valley Community Centre- Friday, Oct 9- 3pm-8pm (Highly encouraged!) Race morning-6:45 am- Late Registration/ Bib Pick up- CLOSES 8:00am SHARP :) Saturday October 10 Race Day Welcome - 8:45am Kids 1km Fun Run- 9:00Half Marathon, 10km, 5km- 9:30 RACE WINNERS GIFT CERTIFICATES COURTESY of RUNNER'S DEN OWEN SOUND!!
$100 Female/Male Half Marathon Overall Winners, $75 -10Km, $75 - 5KmOverall top 3 race winners, top male and female runners in each age categoryAge Category Recognition: Male/Female-under 12; 12-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+Course Details: Maps and Elevation information can be found on the upper left menu of this pageHalf Marathon is supported for 3 hours. Please make support arrangements thereafter. Cancelation policy: Cancelation policy: Sorry no cancellations or refunds due to weather or public health orders. There will be no deferrals or refunds as expenses have already be accrued. Transfers between distances or to another runners are allowed though the βtransferβ link on our race roster page.
Weather Policy:
Safety always comes first and Athletics Ontario sets rules and policies that outline when an event must be delayed or cancelled due to inclement weather. In the case of inclement weather that forces our race directors to cancel an event, there will be no refunds. In the case of a weather cancellation, by that time a large portion of the race feeβs have already been allocated. Registered participants will still receive your swag bag. Thank you for understanding these policies.**Registration is NON-REFUNDABLE** due to pre-purchased race expenses!!BIBS can be TRANSFERRED to another participant for any distance until October 9 9am! ($3 service fee applies) Check out our Facebook page to find a bib if the race sells out. https://www.facebook.com/thornburyturkeytrot/Race Director: Rotarian Lucy Hilts- thornburyturkeytrot@tcrotary.caMORE 2026 RACE DAY INFORMATION BELOWhttps://tinyurl.com/m75jauk7Thornbury Clarksburg Rotary Supports Numerous Community Projects!Just a few below.... Moreau Park Revitalization Project: https://tinyurl.com/2ys9t3usGBCS & BVCS Student Awards, Program Support, Backpack ProgramSchool Library Resource Donations, Student in Need supportsSummer Camp Sponsorship for Local StudentsHope Haven Student Program SupportGeorgian College Nursing Program BursariesBeaver Valley Outreach Preschool Support, Good Food Box, Garden ExpansionDefibrillator DonationsMy Friendβs House/ Events for Life/ Tree Trust DonationsRotary International Youth Exchange, Rotary Leadership ConferenceElgon Ngoma Solar & Bedding Project- UgandaClean Water Project- GuatemalaMaternal Health Initiatives -TanzaniaChihuatlan- MexicoNumerous Capital ProjectsAnd much much more....
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!
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Join Us For A Family Friendly Thanksgiving Weekend Run/Walk!
SATURDAY OCTOBER 10, 2026Thank You for Supporting Rotary's Work in our Community!!
Photos Courtesy of Greg Cowan
Thank you to our Signature Sponsor!LOCATION
Beaver Valley Community Centre
81 Victoria Street, Thornbury (by the water tower)REGISTRATION FEE
Includes: Custom Race Swag, Chip Timing, Custom Race Medals, Draw Prizes Courtesy of our Local Businesses, DJ onsite, Free Parking, Onsite Indoor Facilities, Indoor Post Race Food, & LOTS of FUN!! ** swag to FIRST 700 RUNNERS or Until Quantities Last!NEW: First 10 run/walk registrants get a free TC Rotary Water bottle! Fun Roasted Turkey Hats, Tutus & Water bottles also for sale upon registration or in the Store section (top right)!NEW! 15% Family Discount when registering a family 3- 6 participants in a single transaction. Simply add additional registrants in the final step prior to closing out. More help on registering multiple family members below!https://support.raceroster.com/hc/en-us/articles/213140306-How-can-I-sign-up-multiple-people-during-registration#:~:text=On%20Race%20Roster%20you%20can,on%20the%20right%20hand%20sideNeed Accommodations! Check out Blue Mountain ResortsBlue Mountain Resort has extended a special accommodation offer exclusively for Thornbury Turkey Trot participants. Turn your event weekend into a relaxing βRaceCationβ at Blue. Bring your friends and family and enjoy all the perks of being a resort guest, including access to mountain attractions, great dining, shopping, and more. Participants receive 20% off on all accommodation types, based on availability. To book your RaceCation click here:https://book.bluemountain.ca/ecomm/package/packagebuilder/3603699/en-us/?packageid=91790&promocode=TTOT26
NEW!! Visit Our Online Store to Purchase Race ShirtsKid's & Adult sizing from the Uniform Factory CollingwoodRace Day pickup/Collingwood Pick up or by mailhttps://turkeytrot2026.itemorder.com/shop/category/639510/
RACE KIT PICKUP & Late Registration @ Beaver Valley Community Centre- Friday, Oct 9- 3pm-8pm (Highly encouraged!) Race morning-6:45 am- Late Registration/ Bib Pick up- CLOSES 8:00am SHARP :) Saturday October 10 Race Day Welcome - 8:45am Kids 1km Fun Run- 9:00Half Marathon, 10km, 5km- 9:30 RACE WINNERS GIFT CERTIFICATES COURTESY of RUNNER'S DEN OWEN SOUND!!
$100 Female/Male Half Marathon Overall Winners, $75 -10Km, $75 - 5KmOverall top 3 race winners, top male and female runners in each age categoryAge Category Recognition: Male/Female-under 12; 12-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+Course Details: Maps and Elevation information can be found on the upper left menu of this pageHalf Marathon is supported for 3 hours. Please make support arrangements thereafter. Cancelation policy: Cancelation policy: Sorry no cancellations or refunds due to weather or public health orders. There will be no deferrals or refunds as expenses have already be accrued. Transfers between distances or to another runners are allowed though the βtransferβ link on our race roster page.
Weather Policy:
Safety always comes first and Athletics Ontario sets rules and policies that outline when an event must be delayed or cancelled due to inclement weather. In the case of inclement weather that forces our race directors to cancel an event, there will be no refunds. In the case of a weather cancellation, by that time a large portion of the race feeβs have already been allocated. Registered participants will still receive your swag bag. Thank you for understanding these policies.**Registration is NON-REFUNDABLE** due to pre-purchased race expenses!!BIBS can be TRANSFERRED to another participant for any distance until October 9 9am! ($3 service fee applies) Check out our Facebook page to find a bib if the race sells out. https://www.facebook.com/thornburyturkeytrot/Race Director: Rotarian Lucy Hilts- thornburyturkeytrot@tcrotary.caMORE 2026 RACE DAY INFORMATION BELOWhttps://tinyurl.com/m75jauk7Thornbury Clarksburg Rotary Supports Numerous Community Projects!Just a few below.... Moreau Park Revitalization Project: https://tinyurl.com/2ys9t3usGBCS & BVCS Student Awards, Program Support, Backpack ProgramSchool Library Resource Donations, Student in Need supportsSummer Camp Sponsorship for Local StudentsHope Haven Student Program SupportGeorgian College Nursing Program BursariesBeaver Valley Outreach Preschool Support, Good Food Box, Garden ExpansionDefibrillator DonationsMy Friendβs House/ Events for Life/ Tree Trust DonationsRotary International Youth Exchange, Rotary Leadership ConferenceElgon Ngoma Solar & Bedding Project- UgandaClean Water Project- GuatemalaMaternal Health Initiatives -TanzaniaChihuatlan- MexicoNumerous Capital ProjectsAnd much much more....
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!
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