Running of the Turkeys
Running of the Turkeys is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Arlington, VT, with entry fees from $1 to $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (80 days to go)
- Price
- $1–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come out and enjoy this traditional Thanksgiving morning run in beautiful Arlington, Vermont. You will enjoy the course and the friendly competition.
Location: Fisher Elementary School ~ 504 East Arlington Road ~ Arlington, Vermont 05250
Course: Scenic southwestern Vermont course with a hill (or two or three…)!
Walkers: Walkers are welcome; awards to the top 3 male and female finishers
Check-In: Pre-race registration and packet pick-up on Wednesday, November 25 from 5:30-6:30 PM at the school. Race day registration begins at 7:30 and ends at 8:30 am
Awards: To the top three overall male and female finishers and winners of 10-year age groups,
60 and above will be 5-year age groups.
Stuff: Turkey bling guaranteed to the first 200 entrants in the 5K run and walk.
Fun Stuff: Post your fun race photos to the Running of the Turkeys Facebook page for a chance to win vintage turkey swag!
Questions: Please contact battenkillrunners@gmail.com.
All proceeds go to the BKVR Scholarship Fund!
Additional donations to the fund always welcome.
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
45°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
45%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sunderland 2, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Arlington, VT
Nearest Airport
RUT
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional Airport · 34 mi
Major Hub
ALB
Albany International Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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80
Days to train
- Race
- Running of the Turkeys
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Running of the Turkeys
Nov 26, 2026