Wakefield Turkey Trot
Wakefield Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Wakefield, MA, with entry fees from $10 to $40.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Location
- 1 Church Street, Wakefield, MA
- Price
- $10–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Wakefield Turkey Trot
The Wakefield Track and Field Boosters club is excited to host our annual 5K Turkey Trot around Lake Quannapowitt this Thanksgiving! We are thrilled to host this much loved community tradition. All proceeds from the race support the Wakefield Memorial High School cross country and track and field programs.
A full schedule of activities on Thanksgiving morning that end in time to get to the football game or put your turkey in the oven:
- Kids'Fun Run for 10 and under
- Costume contest
- Pre-race warm up
- Timed 5K
**Please bring your reusable water bottles! The town water truck will be there to fill them. Thank you!
T-Shirts
Shirt size guaranteed to all athletes registered by October 18th.
Awards
Top 3 Overall
Age Group 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place runners
Bib Pickup
WHERE:
- The Savings Bank Community Room, 357 Main St, Wakefield
WHEN:
- Saturday, November 21st - 8-10am
- Sunday, November 22nd - 1-3pm
- Monday, November 23rd - 6-8 pm
- Wednesday, November 25 - 11:30am-3pm
- Thursday, November 26th (race day) 6:30-7:45am at the red Wakefield Warriors tents
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
29°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Reading, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wakefield, MA
City Elevation
87 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Wakefield Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026