Massachusetts · 5K
Franklin Park Turkey Trot
Franklin Park Turkey Trot is a 5K event held in Boston, Massachusetts. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling 5K through Franklin Park
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- franklinparkcoalition.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail
About the Franklin Park Turkey Trot
A festive Thanksgiving-morning 5K through Boston's Franklin Park run by the Franklin Park Coalition, drawing families, walkers, and even dogs.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Largest Thanksgiving Day race in the City of Boston
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Franklin Park Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Franklin Park Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Franklin Park Turkey Trot held?
- In Boston, Massachusetts.
- What distances does the Franklin Park Turkey Trot offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Franklin Park Turkey Trot?
- About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Franklin Park Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Franklin Park Turkey Trot?
- Yes — registration is open. $34.30 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Franklin Park Turkey Trot start?
- 9:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Franklin Park Turkey Trot?
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail.
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