Newton Turkey Trot
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Newton Turkey Trot
The Newton Turkey Trot takes place on November 22, 2026, in Newton, Massachusetts, with the start and finish at Zervas Elementary School on Beethoven Avenue. The event includes a USATF certified 5K course that runs through Newton neighborhoods and along the Commonwealth Avenue carriage lane to Newton City Hall before returning to Zervas Elementary School. Roads on the course will be monitored by Newton Police.
Distances
- 3.1 Miles Newton Turkey Trot 5K
- 1 Mile Newton Turkey Trot 1 mile kids fun run
Bikes and strollers are not permitted on either course. Participants who bring dogs are asked to line up at the back of the starting area for safety. Prizes are awarded to the top overall male and female 5K finishers and to top finishers in multiple age categories; the top male and female finisher of the 1 mile kids fun run age 12 or under will receive a prize. All children in the kids run receive a medal and the first 1,200 participants in the 5K will receive a medal.
The event directs 100% of proceeds to the Newton Food Pantry and the Centre Street Food Pantry. Bib and t-shirt pick up is at Heartbreak Hill Running Company, 638 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton Centre, with scheduled pick-up hours on the Friday and Saturday before the event. The parking lot at Zervas Elementary School will be closed; limited parking is available on Allen Street and neighboring streets. Registration by October 22 is required to receive the limited-edition Turkey Trot t-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
