Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk
Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk is a running race on November 28, 2026 in Bethlehem, PA, with entry fees from $25 to $40.
- Date
- November 28, 2026 (128 days to go)
- Location
- 459 Old York Road, Bethlehem, PA
- Price
- $25–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Did you gobble till you wobble? Work off that big meal by running into the holiday season with your friends and family at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites’ annual Turkey Trot. Runners, walkers and even the family pup enjoy participating in this fan-favorite event!
This 5K course through Bethlehem’s Historic District and the Moravian Church Settlements–Bethlehem World Heritage Site challenges runners and competitive walkers, while a 1.7-mile fun walk and Pet Costume Contest round out the exciting day.
Highlights
- Expanded youth age groups (M, F)! Ages Up to-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15
- Use code NOSHIRT to save $2 off your registration if you do not want a race shirt. Code is valid only until November 12.
- "Holiday Spirit" Race Attire awards! Show your holiday spirit with creative race attire. Prizes to Most Spirited Individual and Most Spirited Group! See if you can impress Santa! Must be a registered race participant to qualify. Advance contest registration not required.
All profits from the Turkey Trot support preservation and programming around three centuries of history right in our community.
THANK YOU to our Presenting Sponsor Physical Therapy at St. Luke's!
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
49°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allentown Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bethlehem, PA
City Elevation
352 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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128
Days to train
- Race
- Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk
- Date
- November 28, 2026
- Location
- 459 Old York Road, Bethlehem, PA
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Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk
Nov 28, 2026