East Berlin Turkey Trot
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East Berlin 5K Turkey Trot
The East Berlin 5K Turkey Trot is a running and walking event held on Thanksgiving Day in East Berlin, Pennsylvania. The race takes place at the East Berlin Community Center Parking Lot, which serves as both the starting and finishing point for the course. Participants can choose to complete the distance as a run or a walk.
This event features a single distance for all participants:
- 5K (3.11 miles)
The race utilizes chip timing provided by Second Wind Race Timing to track participant results. Registration is divided into categories based on age, with specific options for adults and children aged 5 to 12. The event is held regardless of weather conditions, operating on a rain or shine basis.
Proceeds from the event benefit ROOTS for BOOTS, an organization that supports local veterans. In addition to the race, there is a collection for canned food items to support the MilitaryShare program. Regarding animals on the course, the event permits service dogs only. Awards for the race are not sent via mail, and the organizers do not offer refunds for registrations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
