
2026 Turkey Trot for the Memory is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Shrewsbury, MA, featuring the 2 Mile / 3K and 8K / 5 Mile distances, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
From the Organizer
Thank you for supporting the Turkey Trot for the Memory. This page is dedicated to event registration and donations.
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.
Select an event below to view pricing and register.
Paid registrations include a commemorative event T-shirt. T-shirt sizes are guaranteed for participants registered by October 10, 2026. After October 10, requested sizes will be honored while supplies last.
For packet pickup, FAQs, parking, course maps, sponsorship opportunities, volunteer information, race updates, and race committee contact information, please visit our official website:
Events
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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Turkey Trot for the Memory, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2026 Turkey Trot for the Memory
Nov 26, 2026