ERC Turkey Trot

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025
  • Time 7:30AM EST
  • Location Erie, Pennsylvania
  • Price $14.22 - $17.40
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and celebrate the harvest at the ERC Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in beautiful Erie! This exciting event features classic 5k and 10k races that offer the perfect opportunity to burn off calories and make room for your Thanksgiving feast. Gather your friends and family for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit as you run or walk your chosen distance along the scenic routes.

Pre-race packet pickup will take place at Level Red/Fitness Now, ensuring you have everything you need for a fantastic race day experience. Remember, this is the kick-off for the winter race series, and participation in the Turkey Trot, New Year's Day, and St. Patrick's Day races is required to qualify for future events. Please be mindful of safety and avoid crossing into traffic lanes during the race to ensure everyone can enjoy this beloved tradition. Don’t forget to join the after-party at Rainbow Gardens to celebrate your achievement and enjoy the festivities!

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 Level Red/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

Races

  • 5k Race

    Incl. $2.22 Fee & Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $14.22

    OPENS 30 SEP
    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. $2.22 Fee & Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (7:30AM EST)

    $14.22

    OPENS 30 SEP
    A 2-loop course starting on the main road and looping on the lake road.
  • Both 10k Run and 5k Run

    Incl. $2.40 Fee & Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (7:30AM EST)

    $17.40

    OPENS 30 SEP
    A combination races, starting with the 10k, followed by the 5k.

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Location

Presque Isle State Park- Beach 1, Erie, 16505, PA, United States

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