ERC Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Erie, Pennsylvania
- Price $17.40 - $20.58
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting ERC Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in beautiful Erie! This annual event features classic 5k and 10k races, perfect for runners and walkers of all levels. Celebrate the harvest season by burning calories before enjoying your Thanksgiving feast. The festivities kick off with pre-race packet pickup at Erie Fitness Now, so don’t miss out on the chance to connect with fellow running enthusiasts.
As the first race of the winter series, participants are encouraged to volunteer or complete the Turkey Trot, New Year's Day, and St. Patrick's Day races to qualify for the series. Remember to plan your arrival accordingly, as parking at Beach 1 will not be available due to traffic issues. Shuttle buses will start running at 6:30 AM to help you get to the race. After crossing the finish line, join the fun at the after party at Rainbow Gardens and celebrate your achievement with friends. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day of fitness and community spirit!
As the first race of the winter series, participants are encouraged to volunteer or complete the Turkey Trot, New Year's Day, and St. Patrick's Day races to qualify for the series. Remember to plan your arrival accordingly, as parking at Beach 1 will not be available due to traffic issues. Shuttle buses will start running at 6:30 AM to help you get to the race. After crossing the finish line, join the fun at the after party at Rainbow Gardens and celebrate your achievement with friends. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day of fitness and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Classic 5k and 10k events to celebrate the harvest. Burn calories to earn space for dinner later in the day. Put your dinner in the oven, come run or walk your race, celebrate with many of your running friends, and go home to enjoy the day. Pre-race packet pickup will be at Erie Fitness Now. Reminder that this is the first race of the winter series. You must volunteer or finish the Turkey Trot, NYD and St. Patrick's Day race to qualify.
OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE:
In years past, we have had a problem with folks crossing into the traffic lane to get around slower runners. This is a safety hazard and endangers the event itself. In short, if we don't cut it out, we'll lose the ability to hold the event at Presque Isle at all. If we don't fix it, we won't have it.
Check out the "Corrals" page for more information
DON'T TRY TO PARK AT BEACH 1.
The parking lots at Beach 1 will not be open for parking due to traffic problems of 10K runners leaving after the race, the shuttle busses will start at 6:30 AM. You will not be able to enter the beach 1 parking lot unless you are a volunteer at beach 1.
Race information emails will begin a few days before the race.
DON'T FORGET TO COME TO THE AFTER PARTY AT RAINBOW GARDENS
OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE:
In years past, we have had a problem with folks crossing into the traffic lane to get around slower runners. This is a safety hazard and endangers the event itself. In short, if we don't cut it out, we'll lose the ability to hold the event at Presque Isle at all. If we don't fix it, we won't have it.
Check out the "Corrals" page for more information
DON'T TRY TO PARK AT BEACH 1.
The parking lots at Beach 1 will not be open for parking due to traffic problems of 10K runners leaving after the race, the shuttle busses will start at 6:30 AM. You will not be able to enter the beach 1 parking lot unless you are a volunteer at beach 1.
Race information emails will begin a few days before the race.
DON'T FORGET TO COME TO THE AFTER PARTY AT RAINBOW GARDENS
Races
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5k Race
Incl. $2.40 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt or Hoodie Choice
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$17.40
U-Shaped 5k, starting on the main road & finishing on the lake road. Due to numbers, we are going to corral start - i.e., faster runners will go first, slowest walkers will go last. -
10k Race
Incl. $2.40 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt or Hoodie Choice
Thu 26th November 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$17.40
A 2-loop course starting on the main road and looping on the lake road. -
Both 10k Run and 5k Run
Incl. $2.58 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt or Hoodie Choice
Thu 26th November 2026 (7:30AM EST)
$20.58
A combination races, starting with the 10k, followed by the 5k.
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Presque Isle State Park- Beach 1, Erie, 16505, PA, United States
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