Boston Turkey Trots to Run This Thanksgiving 🦃🏃♀️
- Margot Murphy
- Nov 20
- 2 min read
Nothing says Thanksgiving quite like earning your feast with a festive Turkey Trot! Whether you’re chasing a PR, running for fun, or just looking to get some miles in before your feast, Boston has no shortage of ways to lace up and give thanks this season. Here’s a roundup of the Turkey Trots around the city, from riverside runs to brewery finishes.
Before the Feast: Pre-Thanksgiving Turkey Trots
📍 Christian Herter Community Garden, Cambridge
🕘 Saturday, November 22nd at 9:00am
Kick off the holiday season with the Boston Road Runners’ annual Turkey Trot along the Charles River. Choose between a fun 5K or 10K and enjoy crisp fall air, scenic river views, and an energetic crowd. Run solo or with a team (teams with 8 or more will receive an apple pie!). This event celebrates community and youth participation, so come run or cheer in support of Boston’s next generation of runners.
📍 Castle Island Brewery, South Boston
🕘 Saturday, November 22nd at 11:00am
Prefer your miles with a side of hops? The Castle Island Track Club is hosting an unsanctioned 5K that’s all about good vibes and giving back. For $25, you’ll get a drink ticket and make a donation to Good Sports, helping provide athletic equipment to kids in need. No bibs, no closed roads, just pure fun and a scenic Southie course. Stick around after for prizes, pints, and plenty of post-run cheer.
📍 Brewer’s Fork, Charlestown
🕘 Sunday, November 23rd at 9:00am
MYSTRYDE and Brewer’s Fork are teaming up again for their 3rd annual Charlestown Turkey Trot. Runners can look forward to a lively post-run social featuring breakfast and drinks, with 25% of proceeds benefiting the Greater Boston Food Bank.Note: The race is already full, but you can join the waitlist or volunteer!
Shake It Out: Pre-Turkey Trot Run Club
📍 The Trackhouse, 285 Newbury Street, Boston
🕕 Wednesday, November 26th at 6:30pm
Ease into your Turkey Trot with Tracksmith’s pre-Thanksgiving shakeout run. The evening starts at the Trackhouse with doors opening at 6 p.m., followed by a casual run at 6:30 p.m. Afterwards, enjoy snacks and refreshments while connecting with Boston’s running community, all for free!
Thanksgiving Morning: The Main Event
📍 Franklin Park, Dorchester
🕘 Thursday, November 27th at 9:00am
Boston’s biggest Thanksgiving morning run is back! The Franklin Park Turkey Trot draws thousands of runners, walkers, families, and even four-legged friends for a festive 5K through one of the city’s most beautiful parks. This timed, family-friendly event supports the Franklin Park Coalition, helping keep Boston’s largest park clean, green, and full of life.
📍 Davis Square, Somerville
🕘 Thursday, November 27th at 9:00am
A local classic! The Somerville Road Runners’ annual Gobble Gobble Gobble 4-Miler is a holiday staple for runners across Greater Boston. Expect a lively crowd, fun costumes, and plenty of community spirit on this beloved four-mile course.
Bundle up, bring a friend (or a family member), and get ready to run, gobble, and give thanks this Thanksgiving season!
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