54th Annual Webster Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025 - Sun 30th November 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Webster, New York
- Price $38.10 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 54th Annual Webster Turkey Trot, taking place from November 27th to November 30th, 2025, in the picturesque Webster, Monroe. This beloved local tradition, which began in 1972, celebrates Thanksgiving with a choice of two invigorating race distances: a challenging 4.4-mile race or a fun 2.5-mile run. Whether you’re participating in person or virtually, the event promises to be a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season while enjoying the company of fellow runners and the beautiful fall scenery.
The race starts bright and early on Thanksgiving morning, November 27th, at 10:00 AM, from Parkview Lodge in Webster Park. This year’s event not only honors the legacy of its founder, Jim May, but also brings together the community in a spirit of fitness and fun. All participants can look forward to exciting perks including electronic RFID timing, custom apparel, post-race food, and finisher medals. Don’t miss out on this joyful celebration that combines fitness, tradition, and community spirit—register now and prepare to trot your way into the holiday season!
The race starts bright and early on Thanksgiving morning, November 27th, at 10:00 AM, from Parkview Lodge in Webster Park. This year’s event not only honors the legacy of its founder, Jim May, but also brings together the community in a spirit of fitness and fun. All participants can look forward to exciting perks including electronic RFID timing, custom apparel, post-race food, and finisher medals. Don’t miss out on this joyful celebration that combines fitness, tradition, and community spirit—register now and prepare to trot your way into the holiday season!
Organiser's Description
WEBSTER TURKEY TROT
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
10:00AM | 2.5 OR 4.4 MILES
PARKVIEW LODGE, WEBSTER PARK
WEBSTER TURKEY TROT - CELEBRATING 54 YEARS!
A LOCAL THANKSGIVING DAY CLASSIC SINCE 1972!
4.4 MILE RACE / 2.5 MILE FUN RUN (IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL OPTIONS)
MUST READ COMMUNICATION: Note 1 as of 11/18/25 - CLICK HERE [https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Webster-Turkey-Trot-Packet-Pickup---More---update-as-of-11-18-25.html?soid=1011294719157&aid=C54d6e8SZco]
MUST READ COMMUNICATION: Note 2 as of 11/20/25 - CLICK HERE [https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Updated-11-20-25--Participant-Guide-for-Webster-Turkey-Trot.html?soid=1011294719157&aid=90HbsIHq9Fg]
MUST READ COMMUNICATION: Note 3 as of 11/23/25 - CLICK HERE [https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Updated-11-23-25--Participant-Guide-for-Webster-Turkey-Trot.html?soid=1011294719157&aid=kuvrb2YQMwo]
JOIN THE WEBSTER TURKEY TROT FACEBOOK GROUP PAGE HERE [http://www.facebook.com/groups/242150672577983/]FOR UPDATES AND TROTTY CONVERSATION.
THIS 54-YEAR-OLD TRADITION OF WEBSTER, NY WAS STARTED BY JIM MAY, FORMER ENGLISH TEACHER, IN WEBSTER. JIM MAY STARTED THIS EVENT AS A PRACTICE RUN FOR HIS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM, AS A WAY FOR THEM TO GET A WORKOUT ON THANKSGIVING DAY. AS THE YEARS PROGRESSED, THE EVENT GREW TO WHAT IT IS TODAY. JIM MAYS FORMER CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER AND THEN MULTI YEAR WINNER OF TROT, DAVE BOUTILLIER, TOOK OVER THE REINS OF THE RACE IN THE LATE 90S UNDER HIS RACE DIRECTING COMPANY, YELLOWJACKET RACING. EACH YEAR THIS RACE REMINDS DAVE AND MANY OTHER FORMER WEBSTER RESIDENTS OF THEIR YOUTH AND RUNNING THE EVENT ANNUALLY.
Strollers, Dogs, & Headphones are NOT permitted on course!! Please note: You must have a bib to participate. It is bad form and considered banditting if you do not have a bib. Please just don't do it. It puts the entire event, its insurances, permits and other athletes at risk.
YOUR (IN PERSON) RACE REGISTRATION INCLUDES
* Electronic RFID timing
* Your choice of a custom tote bag, hoodie (If registered before August 1st), crewneck sweatshirt (If registered before October 1st), or short sleeve t-shirt (If registered before November 1st), all registrants after November 1st will receive a custom tote bag, while supplies last
* Youth Size Crewneck Sweatshirts will be Grey and Color on all items is subject to change due to availability
* Post-race food for all participants
* Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service
* Live Text and Email results as you finish (you must sign up for results notifications to track a runner)
* Finisher Medal to all finishers
* Digital Finisher Certificate
YOUR VIRTUAL RACE REGISTRATION INCLUDES
* Your choice of hoodie (If registered before August 1st), crewneck sweatshirt (If registered before October 1st), or short sleeve t-shirt (If registered before November 1st), all registrants after that will receive a custom tote bag, while supplies last
* Youth Size Crewneck Sweatshirts will be Grey and Color on all items is subject to change due to availability
* Finisher Medal
* Shipping of the above items to your provided address. Register by 11:59pm, Sunday, November 9th to get your packet BEFORE Thanksgiving! Otherwise it will be mailed the week of December 1st.
* Online race results
* Digital Finisher Certificate
* Digital Race Bib
VIRTUAL EVENT:
Please complete your 2.5 or 4.4 miles and submit your results between 7am November 27 and 11:59pm November 30th.
There is no day-of registration. Please plan accordingly.
_
By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other reason, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated._
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025
10:00AM | 2.5 OR 4.4 MILES
PARKVIEW LODGE, WEBSTER PARK
WEBSTER TURKEY TROT - CELEBRATING 54 YEARS!
A LOCAL THANKSGIVING DAY CLASSIC SINCE 1972!
4.4 MILE RACE / 2.5 MILE FUN RUN (IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL OPTIONS)
MUST READ COMMUNICATION: Note 1 as of 11/18/25 - CLICK HERE [https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Webster-Turkey-Trot-Packet-Pickup---More---update-as-of-11-18-25.html?soid=1011294719157&aid=C54d6e8SZco]
MUST READ COMMUNICATION: Note 2 as of 11/20/25 - CLICK HERE [https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Updated-11-20-25--Participant-Guide-for-Webster-Turkey-Trot.html?soid=1011294719157&aid=90HbsIHq9Fg]
MUST READ COMMUNICATION: Note 3 as of 11/23/25 - CLICK HERE [https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Updated-11-23-25--Participant-Guide-for-Webster-Turkey-Trot.html?soid=1011294719157&aid=kuvrb2YQMwo]
JOIN THE WEBSTER TURKEY TROT FACEBOOK GROUP PAGE HERE [http://www.facebook.com/groups/242150672577983/]FOR UPDATES AND TROTTY CONVERSATION.
THIS 54-YEAR-OLD TRADITION OF WEBSTER, NY WAS STARTED BY JIM MAY, FORMER ENGLISH TEACHER, IN WEBSTER. JIM MAY STARTED THIS EVENT AS A PRACTICE RUN FOR HIS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM, AS A WAY FOR THEM TO GET A WORKOUT ON THANKSGIVING DAY. AS THE YEARS PROGRESSED, THE EVENT GREW TO WHAT IT IS TODAY. JIM MAYS FORMER CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER AND THEN MULTI YEAR WINNER OF TROT, DAVE BOUTILLIER, TOOK OVER THE REINS OF THE RACE IN THE LATE 90S UNDER HIS RACE DIRECTING COMPANY, YELLOWJACKET RACING. EACH YEAR THIS RACE REMINDS DAVE AND MANY OTHER FORMER WEBSTER RESIDENTS OF THEIR YOUTH AND RUNNING THE EVENT ANNUALLY.
Strollers, Dogs, & Headphones are NOT permitted on course!! Please note: You must have a bib to participate. It is bad form and considered banditting if you do not have a bib. Please just don't do it. It puts the entire event, its insurances, permits and other athletes at risk.
YOUR (IN PERSON) RACE REGISTRATION INCLUDES
* Electronic RFID timing
* Your choice of a custom tote bag, hoodie (If registered before August 1st), crewneck sweatshirt (If registered before October 1st), or short sleeve t-shirt (If registered before November 1st), all registrants after November 1st will receive a custom tote bag, while supplies last
* Youth Size Crewneck Sweatshirts will be Grey and Color on all items is subject to change due to availability
* Post-race food for all participants
* Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service
* Live Text and Email results as you finish (you must sign up for results notifications to track a runner)
* Finisher Medal to all finishers
* Digital Finisher Certificate
YOUR VIRTUAL RACE REGISTRATION INCLUDES
* Your choice of hoodie (If registered before August 1st), crewneck sweatshirt (If registered before October 1st), or short sleeve t-shirt (If registered before November 1st), all registrants after that will receive a custom tote bag, while supplies last
* Youth Size Crewneck Sweatshirts will be Grey and Color on all items is subject to change due to availability
* Finisher Medal
* Shipping of the above items to your provided address. Register by 11:59pm, Sunday, November 9th to get your packet BEFORE Thanksgiving! Otherwise it will be mailed the week of December 1st.
* Online race results
* Digital Finisher Certificate
* Digital Race Bib
VIRTUAL EVENT:
Please complete your 2.5 or 4.4 miles and submit your results between 7am November 27 and 11:59pm November 30th.
There is no day-of registration. Please plan accordingly.
_
By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other reason, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated._
Races
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Four-Four
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Unisex Turkey Trot Apparel
Thu 27th November 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$43.40
CLOSEDThis route is the exact route Jim formed in 1972. Due to long standing tradition it has not been changed nor altered. Please note, it may wind up a little less than 4.4 (more like 4.16) but due to its long standing tradition of being stated as 4.4 miles take it as you ran a really good 4.4 miler. The last 1/4 mile is on grassy trails in Webster Park. -
Two-Five
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Unisex Turkey Trot Apparel
Thu 27th November 2025 (10:10AM EST)
$43.40
CLOSEDThis 2.5 mile fun run starts at 10:10 am at the corner of Holt and Lake. The fun run finishes the same way the 4.4 miler does The fun run will be chip timed -
Virtual Four-Four
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Unisex Turkey Trot Apparel
$38.10
CLOSED -
Virtual Two-Five
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Unisex Turkey Trot Apparel
$38.10
CLOSED
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