North Reading 5k Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location North Reading, Massachusetts
- Price $34.63
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the festive spirit at the North Reading 5k Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, 2025! This exciting event takes place in beautiful Ipswich River Park located in North Reading, Middlesex, and kicks off at 8:00 AM sharp, rain or shine. With a maximum of 1,500 runners expected, this is the perfect way to kickstart your holiday celebrations while supporting a great cause. The event features both a 5K race and a 1.75-mile walk, allowing participants of all abilities to join in on the fun.
Don’t miss the chance to compete for the Frederick A. Keyes Memorial Award, awarded to the top male and female finishers, as well as prizes for the top two finishers in each age category and families of four. Plus, schools can participate in the Elementary School Challenge, promoting school spirit and friendly competition! Pre-registration is highly encouraged to secure your spot and shirt size, with lower fees available until November 9, 2025. Bring your family, friends, and even strollers (but please, no dogs or bikes) for a memorable morning of running and community spirit before the Thanksgiving Day football game. Join us in making
Don’t miss the chance to compete for the Frederick A. Keyes Memorial Award, awarded to the top male and female finishers, as well as prizes for the top two finishers in each age category and families of four. Plus, schools can participate in the Elementary School Challenge, promoting school spirit and friendly competition! Pre-registration is highly encouraged to secure your spot and shirt size, with lower fees available until November 9, 2025. Bring your family, friends, and even strollers (but please, no dogs or bikes) for a memorable morning of running and community spirit before the Thanksgiving Day football game. Join us in making
Organiser's Description
THANKSGIVING MORNING, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2025 8:00 AM (RAIN OR SHINE) MAXIMUM ENTRIES ACCEPTED = 1500 RUNNERS
Sponsored by the North Reading Hornet Hall of Fame Committee.
Proceeds will support 2 scholarships for deserving graduating seniors at NRHS who have participated in the running programs and benefit the North Reading Middle/High School sports program.
5K RACE AND 1.75 MILE WALK - BOTH START AND FINISH AT THE SAME SPOT AND TIME.
The event will begin promptly at 8:00 AM. We ask that all participants who are walking to please use the shorter course. The event needs to be done by 9:00 AM in order to be cleaned up and ready for the Thanksgiving Day football game featuring NRHS and Lynnfield, which is played at 10:30 AM.
Race/Walk will start and finish in Ipswich River Park, Central Street
_NORTH READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHALLENGE!!!_
Each school will work to meet the challenge of having 20% of the student body participate on race day.
Each school can earn extra points for having a participant finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in your age group.
PRE-REGISTER BY MIDNIGHT, 11/9, FOR LOWER REGISTRATION FEES & GUARANTEED SIZE FOR SHORT-SLEEVE T-SHIRT (50/50 COTTON/POLYESTER)
(shirts not guaranteed if registering after 11/9/2025)
_AGE CATEGORIES_
10 and Under, 11 13, 14 18, 19 29, 30 39, 40 49, 50 59, 60 69, 70 and Over
_5K RACE PRIZES_
Overall winners of the female and male divisions awarded the Frederick A. Keyes Memorial Award at the end of the race!
Top 2 female/male in all age categories along with the top 2 families (families of 4 runners) win prizes!
Prizewinners will be notified by email/mail.
CONTINUED FOR 2025!!! ALTERNATIVE PRE-RACE BIB PICK UP - HELD AT MARATHON SPORTS - 668 MAIN STREET, READING, MA
* Available at store anytime during open hours on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 10 AM - 3 PM and SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 11 AM - 3 PM
* If you need to make changes to your event, you will need to go to the MS/HS on Monday, 11/24.
_PRE-RACE BIB PICK UP_ NORTH READING MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA, 189 PARK STREET MONDAY, 11/24 (4:00 7:00 PM)
A food drive for the North Reading Food Pantry will be held by the North Reading Middle School Early-Act Club
Donations accepted during pre-race number pick-up. Check the NR Food Pantry website for needed items: http://www.nrfoodpantry.org/
ENTRY FEE:
Students: $20 Pre- registration (through 11/9/2025) $30 Registration (11/10/2025 and later)
Adults: $30 Pre- registration (through 11/9/2025) $40 Registration (11/10/2025 and later)
Family (4-Maximum): $80 Pre- registration (through 11/9/2025) $90 Registration (11/10/2025 and later)
Family (5-6 members): $100 Pre- registration (through 11/9/2025) $115 Registration (11/10/2025 and later)
STROLLERS ARE WELCOME!
PLEASE - NO DOGS OR BIKES! There are so many youngsters due to the Elementary School Challenge and not all people are as comfortable around dogs as you may be. Bikes can be unstable, and the roads are NOT closed to traffic.
Sponsored by the North Reading Hornet Hall of Fame Committee.
Proceeds will support 2 scholarships for deserving graduating seniors at NRHS who have participated in the running programs and benefit the North Reading Middle/High School sports program.
5K RACE AND 1.75 MILE WALK - BOTH START AND FINISH AT THE SAME SPOT AND TIME.
The event will begin promptly at 8:00 AM. We ask that all participants who are walking to please use the shorter course. The event needs to be done by 9:00 AM in order to be cleaned up and ready for the Thanksgiving Day football game featuring NRHS and Lynnfield, which is played at 10:30 AM.
Race/Walk will start and finish in Ipswich River Park, Central Street
_NORTH READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHALLENGE!!!_
Each school will work to meet the challenge of having 20% of the student body participate on race day.
Each school can earn extra points for having a participant finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in your age group.
PRE-REGISTER BY MIDNIGHT, 11/9, FOR LOWER REGISTRATION FEES & GUARANTEED SIZE FOR SHORT-SLEEVE T-SHIRT (50/50 COTTON/POLYESTER)
(shirts not guaranteed if registering after 11/9/2025)
_AGE CATEGORIES_
10 and Under, 11 13, 14 18, 19 29, 30 39, 40 49, 50 59, 60 69, 70 and Over
_5K RACE PRIZES_
Overall winners of the female and male divisions awarded the Frederick A. Keyes Memorial Award at the end of the race!
Top 2 female/male in all age categories along with the top 2 families (families of 4 runners) win prizes!
Prizewinners will be notified by email/mail.
CONTINUED FOR 2025!!! ALTERNATIVE PRE-RACE BIB PICK UP - HELD AT MARATHON SPORTS - 668 MAIN STREET, READING, MA
* Available at store anytime during open hours on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 10 AM - 3 PM and SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 11 AM - 3 PM
* If you need to make changes to your event, you will need to go to the MS/HS on Monday, 11/24.
_PRE-RACE BIB PICK UP_ NORTH READING MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA, 189 PARK STREET MONDAY, 11/24 (4:00 7:00 PM)
A food drive for the North Reading Food Pantry will be held by the North Reading Middle School Early-Act Club
Donations accepted during pre-race number pick-up. Check the NR Food Pantry website for needed items: http://www.nrfoodpantry.org/
ENTRY FEE:
Students: $20 Pre- registration (through 11/9/2025) $30 Registration (11/10/2025 and later)
Adults: $30 Pre- registration (through 11/9/2025) $40 Registration (11/10/2025 and later)
Family (4-Maximum): $80 Pre- registration (through 11/9/2025) $90 Registration (11/10/2025 and later)
Family (5-6 members): $100 Pre- registration (through 11/9/2025) $115 Registration (11/10/2025 and later)
STROLLERS ARE WELCOME!
PLEASE - NO DOGS OR BIKES! There are so many youngsters due to the Elementary School Challenge and not all people are as comfortable around dogs as you may be. Bikes can be unstable, and the roads are NOT closed to traffic.
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