47TH Annual
47th Annual Talking Turkey 6 Mile Race
47th Annual Talking Turkey 6 Mile Race is a running race on November 28, 2026 in Holyoke, MA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 28, 2026 (42 days to go)
- Location
- 250 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke, MA
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🦃 47 YEARS OF RUNNING, FRIENDSHIP & THANKSGIVING TRADITION!
Thanksgiving is about family, friends, and cherished traditions! Join us for the 47th Annual Talking Turkey Race, a scenic 6-mile run around beautiful Ashley Reservoir.
Whether you're chasing a personal best or running off that Thanksgiving feast, there's no better way to celebrate the holiday weekend!
Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 12 Noon
📍 Holyoke Lodge of Elks | 250 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke, MA
RACE AWARDS
Overall Male & Female Winners — $100 Each
Age Group Awards
RUN OFF THE TURKEY ... THEN GOBBLE UP THE FUN!
The fun doesn't stop at the finish line! Join us inside the Holyoke Lodge of Elks for our legendary post-race celebration featuring:
🍝 Pasta Dinner & Clam Chowder
🍰 Desserts
🎸 LIVE MUSIC BY FUEL THE MADNESS!
🍻 Cash Bar
🎉 Great Friends, Great Music & Thanksgiving Weekend Fun!
OFFICIAL RACE SHIRT
Celebrate 47 years of tradition with an official long-sleeve technical race shirt! Register early for our special race-and-shirt package.
Sign up by November 22nd to be guaranteed a race shirt!
THE EARLY TURKEY GETS THE DEAL!
- Register October 16th – November 1st: $35
- November 2nd - November 22nd: $38
- November 23-November 25th: $40
Online registration ends 11/25/2026 at 12:00 pm
❤️ KEEP THE TRADITION ALIVE!
From longtime participants to first-time runners, everyone is welcome to be part of this New England tradition.
Bring your family. Rally your running buddies. Make some memories!
Hosted by Holyoke Credit Union, Holyoke Lodge of Elks, and Empire One Running Club.
Events
Typical Conditions
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
46°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Westfield Barnes Muni Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
About Holyoke, MA
Population
37,949
as of 2023
City Elevation
182 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 19 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.
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Days to train
- Race
- 47th Annual Talking Turkey 6 Mile Race
- Date
- November 28, 2026
- Location
- 250 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke, MA
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47th Annual Talking Turkey 6 Mile Race
Nov 28, 2026