Greensburg Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
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Greensburg Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
The Greensburg Thanksgiving Turkey Trot is an annual 5K run and walk held on Thanksgiving Day in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, with the start area at the Westmoreland County Courthouse, 2 North Main Street. The event was established by a group of local runners and developed through the non-profit Westmoreland Community Sharing; it has continued for over 30 years and supports multiple community non-profits.
Distances:
- 5K Adult (ages 14 and over)
- 5K Kids (ages 13 and under)
Online registration closes at midnight on Sunday, November 22. Packet pickup is available at the Westmoreland County Courthouse lobby on Wednesday, November 25 from 4:00 to 7:00 and on Thursday, November 26 from 7:00 to 8:30. Registered participants who sign up before November 9 receive an event shirt; there is an option to upgrade to a moisture wicking shirt for an additional $10.
Age divisions are provided from Kids (13 and under) up through 70 and older, and a Clydesdale division for runners over 200 pounds is offered for runners only. Awards include top three overall male and female runners and walkers, top three Clydesdale finishers, and top three male and female finishers in each age group. Race timing is provided through RunHigh.com; timing must be selected during registration for an individual to be timed.
Team entries compete in cup challenges with team times averaged from the top three finishers. Cup team applications must be submitted together and received before race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
