Mendon Turkey Trot
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Mendon Turkey Trot 2025
The Mendon Turkey Trot is a community 5k held on Thanksgiving, Thursday November 27, 2025, in Mendon, MA. The event is the ninth edition of the Turkey Trot, which began in 2016 as part of the town's 350th anniversary. The race is organized by and benefits the Clough PTO. The start/finish area is at HP Clough Elementary, 10 North Ave, Mendon, MA 01756. The event welcomes runners, walkers, strollers, and baby joggers.
Entry, extras and awards
The listed entry fee for the 5k is $30 for adults (ages 16+) from July 1 through November 26, 2025; race day registration is $35. Entry for youth (15 and under) is $15. One free t-shirt is offered per runner if registered on or before September 23, 2025. From September 24 through November 1, 2025, shirts are available to purchase for $13 through the registration website; no extra shirts will be available on race day. The event offers team registration, chip timing, and a Thanksgiving costume contest open to registered participants with a race bib. Prizes will be awarded to the top two male and top two female finishers in each age category: 12 & under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.