Tough 10 Turkey Trot

NOV
30
2025
Join the Highland City Striders for the Tough Ten and Fast 5 at Ghiloni Park in Marlborough, a beloved community tradition with 10 mile and 5 mile routes. Free to enter, bring 15 canned goods to benefit the Marlborough Community Cupboard.
Sun 30 Nov 2025
10 miles 5 miles

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Event

The Tough Ten and Fast 5 Turkey Trot is scheduled for November 30, 2025 at Ghiloni Park, 239 Concord Road, Marlborough, MA. It is a 20+ year Highland City Striders tradition with no entry fee; participants are asked to bring 15 canned or non-perishable goods to support the Marlborough Community Cupboard.

Distances

  • 10-mile run
  • 5-mile run/walk

Course and race details

The 10-mile and 5-mile courses start together and finish at Ghiloni Park. The routes roll through the hills of Marlborough and Hudson and are supported by course marshals. Photographers will be on the course and post-race refreshments will be available. The national anthem will be performed by a member of the Highland City Striders.

Awards and event policies include medals or awards for top finishers in both races, random prizes donated by local businesses, and an award for the largest team. The 5-mile event is open to walkers and runners. A 2:15 time limit applies to the 10-mile race; runners who have not reached the 10/5 split after 40 minutes will be directed to the 5-mile finish line by volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 mi
Tough Ten 10-Mile Race
5 mi
Fast 5 5-Mile Race

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