
From the Organizer
Calling all turkeys: Get ready for the 24th annual Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederick!
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Events
Weather
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
53°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Frederick Police Brks, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
80,617
as of 2023
City Elevation
329 ft
Nearest Airport
HGR
Hagerstown Regional Richard A Henson Field · 26 mi
Major Hub
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport · 33 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederick, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
162
Days to train
Coming Up
FSRC Independence 5000
3 miles away
FSRC Fall Marathon Training Program
3 miles away
Frederick Market Street Mile
Less than a mile away
Run for MWS 5K
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederick
Nov 26, 2026