9TH Annual
9th Annual Middleton Turkey Trot 5K
9th Annual Middleton Turkey Trot 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Middleton, MA, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Date: November 26, 2026 (RAIN OR SHINE)
Race Start Time: 8AM
It wouldn't be Thanksgiving without participating in the 9th Annual Middleton Turkey Trot! How will you explain the need for that extra stuffing or big slice of pumpkin pie if you don't participate!? We hope you can join us in jump starting your day of thanks with this special race that benefits local charities.
Fees:
$35 through 10/31
$40 through 11/25 through 8PM
Race Day: $45
Youth 15 and under: $25 through 10/31, $30 through race day
Early Packet Pickup: Wednesday, November 25th, at TrueView Financial, 259 S Main St, Middleton, MA 01949, between 9AM - 1. We can't stress enough how helpful it'll be if you pick up your packet at early pickup!
Packet Pickup/Race Day Reg: Race Day registration/packet pickup will open at 6:30AM inside the library.
Course: Race starts & finishes behind the Flint Public Library. Picturesque 5K (3.1 mile) lollipop racecourse on combination paved and dirt roads. Some rolling hills. Course follows the Middleton Pond on paved road for approximately .7 miles before turning into a hard packed dirt road for another .5 miles. Course will make 1 large loop around residential back roads then return to hard packed dirt and paved along the pond for the last 1.2 miles.
Swag: All participants pre-registered by 11/12 will be guaranteed a long sleeve a race shirt and all finishers will receive a medal!
Awards:
Top 3 M/F overall runner
Top 3 M/F in each of the following age groups: 12-under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
**No Double Dipping
Weather: This event will take place rain or shine!
Event Contact: Courtney Lee & Michelle DeBonis / middletonturkeytrot@gmail.com / www.middletonturkeytrot.org
Events
Weather
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
28°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Middleton.
Host City
About Middleton, MA
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- 9th Annual Middleton Turkey Trot 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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9th Annual Middleton Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 26, 2026