Free Turkey Trot Fun Run Festival - Ellicott City

NOV
26
2026
Free, family friendly Turkey Trot on the Little Patuxent River Trail in Ellicott City with 1 mile, 2 mile, and 3.1 mile course options.
Thu 26 Nov 2026
5 kilometers

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About the race

The Free Turkey Trot Fun Run Festival is a free, family-friendly running event held at the trailhead behind Dunloggin Middle School in Ellicott City, Maryland. The event is co-sponsored by Progressive Athletics and the Columbia Maryland Congregations of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and takes place on Thanksgiving morning. Participants may choose from multiple course options on the Little Patuxent River Trail System. The run starts and ends at the trailhead behind Dunloggin Middle School, located at 9129 Northfield Road, Ellicott City, MD.

Free parking is available at the school. Tickets and space are limited, and refunds are available up to three days before the event. Children are welcome to participate when accompanied by an adult; strollers, bikes, and scooters are allowed for children. The event organizes participants into separate waves to manage different paces and modes: - Wave 1 for runners aiming for speed. - Wave 2 for joggers and walkers at a brisk pace. - Wave 3 for participants using wheels, pets, or wagons. Event details note a one hour duration and that the event is held in person.

The organizer listed is Progressive Athletics. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
2-Mile
1-Mile
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