Newton Turkey Trot
- Date Sun 24th November 2024
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Newton, Massachusetts
- Price $22.20 - $41.28
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your sneakers for the exciting Newton Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 24th, 2024! Taking place in beautiful Newton, Middlesex, this beloved community event features a USATF Certified 5K run and a fun 1-mile kids race, perfect for families and runners of all ages. Starting and finishing at Zervas Elementary School, the 5K course offers a scenic out-and-back route through charming Newton neighborhoods, with the race kicking off at 9:00 AM after the kids' race at 8:30 AM.
This year marks a special change as the Turkey Trot moves to Sunday, and it promises to be more than just a race; it’s a celebration of health, wellness, and community spirit! With a commitment to supporting local organizations like the Newton Food Pantry and Journey Forward, every step you take contributes to a worthy cause. Participants registered by October 17th will receive a stylish event t-shirt, and prizes await the top finishers across various age categories. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and enjoy a day of fun with family and friends!
This year marks a special change as the Turkey Trot moves to Sunday, and it promises to be more than just a race; it’s a celebration of health, wellness, and community spirit! With a commitment to supporting local organizations like the Newton Food Pantry and Journey Forward, every step you take contributes to a worthy cause. Participants registered by October 17th will receive a stylish event t-shirt, and prizes await the top finishers across various age categories. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause and enjoy a day of fun with family and friends!
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 2024! 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 24th, 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 17th 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
Friday, November 22nd: Times 4-7pm
Saturday, November 23rd: Times 12-4pm
Heartbreak Hill Running Company
638 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02459
Newton Turkey Trot participants will enjoy 20% off at Heartbreak Hill Running Company on Friday, November 22nd at Bib pick up through Race Day, Sunday, November 24th. Check out their great merchandise or grab a new pair of running shoes!
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to 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.
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 17th.
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 2024! 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 24th, 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 17th 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
Friday, November 22nd: Times 4-7pm
Saturday, November 23rd: Times 12-4pm
Heartbreak Hill Running Company
638 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02459
Newton Turkey Trot participants will enjoy 20% off at Heartbreak Hill Running Company on Friday, November 22nd at Bib pick up through Race Day, Sunday, November 24th. Check out their great merchandise or grab a new pair of running shoes!
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to 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.
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 17th.
Races
-
Newton Turkey Trot 5K
Incl. $3.28 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 24th November 2024 (9:00AM EST)
$41.28
-
Newton Turkey Trot 1mile Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.68 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 24th November 2024 (8:30AM EST)
$30.68
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Virtual Turkey Trot
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
$22.20
If 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.
Newton Turkey Trot