Newton Turkey Trot
- Date Sun 23rd November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Newton, Massachusetts
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the annual Newton Turkey Trot, happening on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, in beautiful Newton, Middlesex! This beloved community event promises a day of fun and fitness for the whole family. Participants can choose between a spirited 5K run starting at 9:00 AM or a 1-mile kids fun run at 8:30 AM, both of which take place on a picturesque, USATF Certified course that winds through the charming neighborhoods of Newton.
The Newton Turkey Trot isn't just about running; it’s also about giving back! This year, the event will continue its tradition of supporting vital local organizations like the Newton Food Pantry and Journey Forward, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a healthy and fulfilling holiday season. With over 1,400 participants each year, this event fosters a sense of community and camaraderie, making it a highlight on the local calendar. Don’t forget to register by October 15th for a chance to snag a stylish race t-shirt! Join us for a fantastic day filled with running, family, and community spirit—let’s make this turkey trot the best yet!
The Newton Turkey Trot isn't just about running; it’s also about giving back! This year, the event will continue its tradition of supporting vital local organizations like the Newton Food Pantry and Journey Forward, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a healthy and fulfilling holiday season. With over 1,400 participants each year, this event fosters a sense of community and camaraderie, making it a highlight on the local calendar. Don’t forget to register by October 15th for a chance to snag a stylish race t-shirt! Join us for a fantastic day filled with running, family, and community spirit—let’s make this turkey trot the best yet!
Organiser's Description
PRESENTED BY VILLAGE BANK
Sign up early - the race sells out every year!
NEWTON TURKEY TROT MISSION
New decade and new day of the week for the Newton Turkey Trot 2025! We hope that the race will have something for everyone. As we enter our 2nd decade, we have been so inspired by having our runners in far-flung places, that we want you to bring your sneakers everywhere and spread the love!
Join us on SUNDAY, November 23rd, starting and ending at Zervas Elementary School. The beautiful, USATF Certified, Newton Turkey Trot course and 1-mile kids fun run will be marked with race signs during that week. (Please note the change to Sunday for this year's race.)
Our goals this November remain, as always, our youths awareness of health and wellness and community service. We will continue our partnership of supporting the Newton Food Pantry, Centre Street Food Pantry, and Journey Forward, a non-profit organization dedicated to bettering the lives of those with spinal cord injuries or disability.
Participants registered by October 15th will receive an awesome Newton Turkey Trot t-shirt.
The Newton Turkey Trot is a family event that has drawn more than 1,400 participants each year from our community and beyond. Our families of runners are continuing to enjoy running outside again and will want to continue to support our fundraising goals. The Newton Food Pantry, Centre Street Food Pantry and Journey Forward need our support. We hope you will continue to support our race and your community.
Happy training and be well,
The Newton Turkey Trot Team
START TIMES
The 1-mile family race starts promptly at 8:30 AM, followed by the 5k at 9:00.
COURSE
Starting at Zervas Elementary School on Beethoven Ave, the USATF Certified 5K run is a beautiful out-and-back course. The run leads you through Newton neighborhoods, onto the Commonwealth Avenue carriage lane to Newton City Hall, and loops back to end at Zervas Elementary School. The roads will be monitored by Newton Police.
PARKING
The parking lot at Zervas Elementary School will be CLOSED. Limited parking is available on Allen Street and other neighboring streets. Please consider walking if you're close enough to do so!
BIB AND T-SHIRT PICK UP
TBD
Heartbreak Hill Running Company
638 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02459
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the Overall top 3 male and female 5K finishers and the top 3 male and female 5K finishers in the following age categories: 12 and under, 13-14, 15-19, 20-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & top male and female finisher 70+.
The top male and female finisher of the 1 mile kids fun run who is 12 years old or under will be awarded a prize.
All children running in the 1-mile kids fun run will receive a medal and the first 1200 participants will receive a medal for the 5K.
BIKES AND STROLLERS ARE NOT PERMITTED
For the safety of all participants NO bikes or strollers on either the 1-mile kids fun run or the 5K.
DOGS
If you plan to bring your dog, please line up at the back, for the safety of all participants.
VIRTUAL OPTION
Looking to support the cause or keep the streak alive? Join us virtually - run your own course and support the Newton Turkey Trot. Shirts will not be mailed so please plan on picking up your shirt during the pre-race bib pickup if registered before October 15th.
Sign up early - the race sells out every year!
NEWTON TURKEY TROT MISSION
New decade and new day of the week for the Newton Turkey Trot 2025! We hope that the race will have something for everyone. As we enter our 2nd decade, we have been so inspired by having our runners in far-flung places, that we want you to bring your sneakers everywhere and spread the love!
Join us on SUNDAY, November 23rd, starting and ending at Zervas Elementary School. The beautiful, USATF Certified, Newton Turkey Trot course and 1-mile kids fun run will be marked with race signs during that week. (Please note the change to Sunday for this year's race.)
Our goals this November remain, as always, our youths awareness of health and wellness and community service. We will continue our partnership of supporting the Newton Food Pantry, Centre Street Food Pantry, and Journey Forward, a non-profit organization dedicated to bettering the lives of those with spinal cord injuries or disability.
Participants registered by October 15th will receive an awesome Newton Turkey Trot t-shirt.
The Newton Turkey Trot is a family event that has drawn more than 1,400 participants each year from our community and beyond. Our families of runners are continuing to enjoy running outside again and will want to continue to support our fundraising goals. The Newton Food Pantry, Centre Street Food Pantry and Journey Forward need our support. We hope you will continue to support our race and your community.
Happy training and be well,
The Newton Turkey Trot Team
START TIMES
The 1-mile family race starts promptly at 8:30 AM, followed by the 5k at 9:00.
COURSE
Starting at Zervas Elementary School on Beethoven Ave, the USATF Certified 5K run is a beautiful out-and-back course. The run leads you through Newton neighborhoods, onto the Commonwealth Avenue carriage lane to Newton City Hall, and loops back to end at Zervas Elementary School. The roads will be monitored by Newton Police.
PARKING
The parking lot at Zervas Elementary School will be CLOSED. Limited parking is available on Allen Street and other neighboring streets. Please consider walking if you're close enough to do so!
BIB AND T-SHIRT PICK UP
TBD
Heartbreak Hill Running Company
638 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02459
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the Overall top 3 male and female 5K finishers and the top 3 male and female 5K finishers in the following age categories: 12 and under, 13-14, 15-19, 20-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & top male and female finisher 70+.
The top male and female finisher of the 1 mile kids fun run who is 12 years old or under will be awarded a prize.
All children running in the 1-mile kids fun run will receive a medal and the first 1200 participants will receive a medal for the 5K.
BIKES AND STROLLERS ARE NOT PERMITTED
For the safety of all participants NO bikes or strollers on either the 1-mile kids fun run or the 5K.
DOGS
If you plan to bring your dog, please line up at the back, for the safety of all participants.
VIRTUAL OPTION
Looking to support the cause or keep the streak alive? Join us virtually - run your own course and support the Newton Turkey Trot. Shirts will not be mailed so please plan on picking up your shirt during the pre-race bib pickup if registered before October 15th.
Races
-
Newton Turkey Trot 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 23rd November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS 05 SEP -
Newton Turkey Trot 1mile Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 23rd November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$27.50
OPENS 05 SEP -
Virtual Turkey Trot
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
$22.20
OPENS 05 OCTIf you can't make it on race day, join us virtually! Sign up by race day and complete the distance between November 1 to November 30 on your own time and course.
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