Tough 10 & Fast 5 Turkey Trot
Tough 10 & Fast 5 Turkey Trot is a running race on November 29, 2026 in Marlborough, MA.
- Date
- November 29, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
WHEN: November 29, 2026
WHERE: Ghiloni Park, 239 Concord Road, Marlboro, MA
FEATURES:
- This 20+ year Strider tradition has no entry fee! Just bring 20 canned or non-perishable goods to support the Marlborough Community Cupboard and Hudson Food Pantry.
- The 10-mile and 5-mile courses are run simultaneously and conclude at the finish line in Ghiloni Park.
- Awards for our top finishers in both races!
- Award for the largest team!
- These beautiful courses roll through the hills of Marlborough and Hudson and are well-supported by our cheerful course marshals along the way.
- The 5-mile race is open to walkers and runners.
- A 2:15 time limit will apply to the 10-mile race. Runners who have not reached the 10/5 split after 40 minutes will be directed to the 5-mile finish line by volunteers.
- Photographers on the course!
- Post-race refreshments available!
Registration opens September 1st!
We hope to see you at the starting line at Ghiloni Park at 9:00 am on November 29th.
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
48°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Maynard 2, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Marlborough, MA
Population
41,398
as of 2023
City Elevation
432 ft
Nearest Airport
BED
Laurence G Hanscom Field · 15 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 27 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.
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93
Days to train
- Race
- Tough 10 & Fast 5 Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 29, 2026
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Tough 10 & Fast 5 Turkey Trot
Nov 29, 2026