Holden Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 112 Industrial Dr, Holden, MA
- Distance
- Holden Turkey Trot
From the Organizer
2026 Holden Turkey Trot
Sponsored by Herlihy Insurance
Thanksgiving Morning
Thursday, November 26th
Seven Saws Brewery in Holden 112 Industrial Dr, Holden, MA 01520
Start time is 8am Sharp
Please arrive early! We can not express this enough!
As of right now, we have OVER 1,300 participants and anticipate
even more will be joining us. With that being said, please allow extra time for parking, check-in
and please be patient.
Parking Instructions:
Parking is available at Woodmeister and Innertite on Industrial Drive, who have generously allowed participants to use their lots. There is also a limited amount of parking at the Stephen Nowak Memorial Field.
Important:
No parking is permitted at any other businesses on Industrial Drive.
No parking is allowed on either side of Industrial Drive.
Please respect these guidelines to ensure safety and cooperation with local businesses. We will have volunteers to help with parking.
Drop-Off Instructions: Highly recommended if possible
If you are being dropped off, please get dropped off at the beginning of Industrial Drive. There is NO turnaround if you go further than Avient. After being dropped off, please walk to the Start Line.
Turkey Trot Course: SLIGHT CHANGE IN ROUTE. See map below
The race course is as follows:
Left onto Main Street (122A North)
***RIGHT onto Boyden Rd, (at Pholicious Restaurant), which turns into Phillips Rd
***LEFT onto Phillips Rd (the 2nd left on Boyden Rd)
***LEFT onto Highland Street (Route 31)
***Left onto Main Street (122A South)
*** Cross over at the intersection of Main & Route 31 (Police will be there)
Right onto Industrial Dr. back to Seven Saws Brewery
**Important Safety Reminders**
Please stay on the right-hand side of the road. You must use the breakdown lane, bike lane, or walkway. The roads will NOT be closed to traffic, but police will be present to ensure everyone's safety.
Water:
We will have a very limited amount of water, so please bring your own water bottle to ensure you stay hydrated.
If you were unable to pick up your bib, you can do so in the morning. We will be ready for 7:15am
Arrive Early! Arrive Early! Arrive Early!
See you soon~
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Cherylann@BeLikeBrit.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
44°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Worcester Rgnl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Holden, MA
Elevation
696 ft
Nearest Airport
ORH
Worcester Regional Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is the Holden Turkey Trot?
- Holden Turkey Trot is a running race held in Holden, Massachusetts on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Holden Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Holden, Massachusetts at 112 Industrial Dr, Holden, MA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Holden Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Holden Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026