Chatham, MA Turkey Trot 2026 Run/Walk - 5K Run / Walk
External Event
Distance
3.1 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
The Chatham Turkey Trot is a family-friendly fun Thanksgiving morning run or walk over 3.1 miles of winding and rolling paved roads with breathtaking scenery in Chatham, Massachusetts, to benefit the Lower Cape Outreach Council. Register by October 30 and get a Turkey Trot t-shirt for $10! If you register after October 30, t-shirts will be for sale at pre-registration pick up locations starting on November 24th and the morning of the race at $25 each. Similar to last year, this race will be professionally timed. Gather your family and friends and join us on Thanksgiving morning for this 5K event. Please feel free to tag us in your photos with #chathamturkeytrot2026 on social media. Thank you for continuing to support the Lower Cape Outreach Council and the residents on the Lower and Outer Cape. Registration fees: $35/person by November 6 $10/t-shirt by October 30 $45/person Between November 7th and November 26th. (does not include t-shirt) Important dates: Registration: Open September 8 - November 26, 2025Early Registration Pick Up Locations: Marathon Sports, Yarmouth, Tuesday, November 24th 10am-6pm. Chatham Community Center, Wednesday, November 25th - 1-5PM
Typical conditions
For events around November 2026 in Chatham, MA, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Chatham, MA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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