Newton Turkey Trot
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Newton Turkey Trot
The Newton Turkey Trot takes place on November 22, 2026, in Newton, MA, and is presented by Righthand Capital. The event is the 13th annual edition and regularly brings together more than 1,800 runners; the race sells out every year. Start and finish are at Zervas Elementary School, 30 Beethoven Ave.
The event includes these distances:
- 5K
- 1 mile kids fun run
The USATF Certified 5K is an out-and-back course that passes through Newton neighborhoods, uses the Commonwealth Avenue carriage lane to Newton City Hall, and returns to Zervas Elementary School. Roads on the course will be monitored by Newton Police.
Parking at Zervas Elementary School will be closed; limited parking is available on Allen Street and other neighboring streets. Bib and t-shirt pickup is at Heartbreak Hill Running Company, 638 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre, with pickup on Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21. The store offers 20% off items during bib pickup hours.
Prizes will be awarded to the overall top three male and female 5K finishers and the top three male and female 5K finishers in these age categories: 12 and under, 13-14, 15-19, 20-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 plus. The top male and female finisher of the 1 mile kids fun run age 12 and under will receive a prize. All children in the 1 mile receive a medal and the first 1,200 participants in the 5K will receive a medal. Bikes and strollers are not permitted on either course. Participants bringing dogs should line up at the back for safety. One hundred percent of proceeds will support the Newton Food Pantry and the Centre Street Food Pantry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
