Essex Turkey Trot 5K Road Race
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Essex Turkey Trot 5K Road Race
The Essex Turkey Trot is an annual community running event presented by the Essex Lions Club in Essex, Massachusetts. For 2026 the event is scheduled for Sunday, November 22. It is traditionally held each year on the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
The event format is a 5K road race alongside a 5K fun walk. Online registration is available and listed as live. A T-shirt is guaranteed only to participants who pre-register.
Registration takes place at Woodman’s Restaurant on Main Street in Essex and is held upstairs. Posted registration hours are from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Published entry fees are as follows: the 5K fun walk online fee is $28.74 and $30 on the day of the event; the 5K road race online fee is $34.09 and $35 on the day of the event.
Event materials provided include a poster and a route map. The Essex Lions Club is the presenting organization and manages event details and registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.