
2026 Turkey Trot for the Memory is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Shrewsbury, MA, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
From the Organizer
Join us on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. on the Shrewsbury Common for a 5-mile run, 2-mile community walk/run. Every registration and donation helps support Alzheimer's research, patient and family care, and education.
Registration opens September 4, 2026.
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5M Run/Walk: Registration includes a commemorative race bib and event T-shirt. Race bibs are guaranteed for participants registered by November 10, 2026. After November 10, race bibs will be available while supplies last. T-shirt sizes are guaranteed for participants registered by October 10, 2026. After October 10, requested sizes will be honored while supplies last. If your selected size is unavailable, a comparable size will be provided.
2M Community Walk/Run: Registration includes a commemorative race bib. Race bibs are guaranteed for participants registered by November 10, 2026. After November 10, race bibs will be available while supplies last. A commemorative event T-shirt may be added during registration for $20. T-shirt sizes are guaranteed for participants registered by October 10, 2026. After October 10, requested sizes will be honored while supplies last. If your selected size is unavailable, a comparable size will be provided.
Need More Information?
For packet pickup, FAQs, parking, course maps, sponsorship opportunities, volunteer information, race updates, and race committee contact information, please visit our official website:
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
44°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Worcester Rgnl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
205,501
as of 2023
City Elevation
782 ft
Nearest Airport
ORH
Worcester Regional Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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