Zacks Place Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

NOV

26

2026

Join the Zacks Place Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, a festive 5K run and walk in Woodstock, Vermont. This family event on Thanksgiving Day supports local programs and features a course through the historic village. A virtual global option is also available for participants anywhere.

Thu 26 Nov 2026

Woodstock, Vermont

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Zacks Place Thanksgiving Turkey Trot is a 5K run and walk held on Thanksgiving Day in Woodstock, Vermont. It supports programs at Zack's Place enrichment center. The event was established in 2007 and has become an annual fundraiser.

Event Details

The in-person event starts and finishes at Woodstock Elementary School on 15 South Street. The course goes through the historic Village of Woodstock, towards Billings Farm, around Mountain Avenue, and around The Town Green before returning to the start. There is also a virtual global option for participants who cannot be in Woodstock.

Race day registration takes place at Woodstock Elementary School. Packet pickup is available on November 26 at the same location. Live music by a band is provided, and an award ceremony with refreshments follows the race.

Participant Information

The event is described as a family event. Past participation has included grandparents, young children in carriages, college students, and relatives gathering for the holiday. Pets are not allowed at the in-person event due to previous issues. Parking suggestions are provided, including several lots and streets in Woodstock, with specific instructions that there is no parking around the Woodstock Village Green. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.