Wellesley Turkey Trot
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Wellesley Turkey Trot
The Wellesley Turkey Trot takes place in Wellesley, Massachusetts with start and finish at Linden Square on Linden Street (181 Linden Street). The event includes a USATF certified 5K course through Wellesley that follows Linden Street, Crest Road, Central Street, Weston Road, Washington Street, and College Road before returning to Linden Street. The course passes the entrance to Wellesley College and the Boston Marathon Scream Tunnel.
Distances
- 5K
- 1 mile Kids Fun Run
The Kids Fun Run, called the Hannah Randolph Fun Run, is limited to 300 participants and is only for children ten years old and younger; parents with very young children may accompany them without registering. Kids receive a tee shirt and a chocolate turkey lollipop. Children older than ten are asked to register for the 5K. Kids Fun Run entrants do not count toward team totals; only 5K entrants count for team competition.
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers and to the top three in multiple age groups. Additional awards include fastest WHS student/alum male and female and several team awards such as largest team, largest school team, fastest team and fastest family team with minimum team size and female participation requirements.
Registration options include regular and late registration with different fees. Race numbers are available for pickup at Marathon Sports, Wellesley, with a 15% shopping discount during pickup hours. There will be no race day number pickup. There is plentiful parking on Linden Street and nearby families are encouraged to walk or jog to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
