Turkey trots in the Boston area
[Evan Richman / Globe Staff / File 1995]
Thanksgiving means a lot of things to a lot of people. Turkey and mashed potatoes, Pilgrims and Native Americans, football and the couch -- you get it. For some, it also means a morning road race, called a "turkey trot," where the winner is traditionally awarded a turkey to take home for the Thanksgiving table.
Below are some links to road races happening on Thanksgiving this year. Search all upcoming running events here.
- Concord Turkey Trot
- Soul Sister 5K Turkey Trot in Kingston
- 5th Annual Gobble Wobble 5K in Southborough
- Wild Turkey 5 mile run in Salem
- Marathon Sports 15th annual Gobble Gobble Gobble 4 mile race in Somerville
- Chase the Turkey 4.2 mile cross-country race in Falmouth
- Boston Volvo 5K road race in Brighton
- 19th Annual Julie Rodick Dreamcatcher Classic 5 miler in Weymouth
- Feaster Five road race in Andover
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