Tough 10 & Fast 5 Turkey Trot
- Date Sun 30th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Marlborough, Massachusetts
- Price Free
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10 Mile, 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Tough 10 & Fast 5 Turkey Trot, taking place on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Ghiloni Park in Marlborough, Middlesex. This beloved event, a tradition for over 20 years, invites participants to enjoy the stunning rolling hills of Marlborough and Hudson while supporting a great cause. There's no entry fee—just bring along 15 canned or non-perishable goods to benefit the Marlborough Community Cupboard!
Choose between the challenging 10-mile course or the fun 5-mile race, which welcomes both walkers and runners. As the races kick off simultaneously at 9:00 AM, you can look forward to a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and community spirit. With cheerful course marshals cheering you on, awards for top finishers, and even additional prizes from local sponsors, this event promises to be a memorable experience for all. Don’t miss the chance to join fellow runners, enjoy post-race refreshments, and possibly win the award for the largest team! Mark your calendars for this exhilarating day of fitness and philanthropy in the heart of Marlborough!
Choose between the challenging 10-mile course or the fun 5-mile race, which welcomes both walkers and runners. As the races kick off simultaneously at 9:00 AM, you can look forward to a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and community spirit. With cheerful course marshals cheering you on, awards for top finishers, and even additional prizes from local sponsors, this event promises to be a memorable experience for all. Don’t miss the chance to join fellow runners, enjoy post-race refreshments, and possibly win the award for the largest team! Mark your calendars for this exhilarating day of fitness and philanthropy in the heart of Marlborough!
Organiser's Description
WHEN: NOVEMBER 30, 2025
WHERE: GHILONI PARK, 239 CONCORD ROAD, MARLBORO, MA
FEATURES:
* This 20+ year Strider tradition has no entry fee! Just bring 15 canned or non-perishable goods to support the Marlborough Community Cupboard.
* The 10-mile and 5-mile courses are run simultaneously and conclude at the finish line in Ghiloni Park.
* Awards for our top finishers in both races!
* Additional prizes randomly distributed from local sponsoring businesses
* Award for the largest team!
* These beautiful courses roll through the hills of Marlborough and Hudson and are well-supported by our cheerful course marshals along the way.
* The 5-mile race is open to walkers and runners.
* A 2:15 time limit will apply to the 10-mile race. Runners who have not reached the 10/5 split after 40 minutes will be directed to the 5-mile finish line by volunteers.
* The national anthem will be performed by one of our own Highland City Striders!
* Photographers on the course!
* Post-race refreshments available!
We hope to see you at the starting line at Ghiloni Park at 9:00 am on November 30th.
WHERE: GHILONI PARK, 239 CONCORD ROAD, MARLBORO, MA
FEATURES:
* This 20+ year Strider tradition has no entry fee! Just bring 15 canned or non-perishable goods to support the Marlborough Community Cupboard.
* The 10-mile and 5-mile courses are run simultaneously and conclude at the finish line in Ghiloni Park.
* Awards for our top finishers in both races!
* Additional prizes randomly distributed from local sponsoring businesses
* Award for the largest team!
* These beautiful courses roll through the hills of Marlborough and Hudson and are well-supported by our cheerful course marshals along the way.
* The 5-mile race is open to walkers and runners.
* A 2:15 time limit will apply to the 10-mile race. Runners who have not reached the 10/5 split after 40 minutes will be directed to the 5-mile finish line by volunteers.
* The national anthem will be performed by one of our own Highland City Striders!
* Photographers on the course!
* Post-race refreshments available!
We hope to see you at the starting line at Ghiloni Park at 9:00 am on November 30th.
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