Turkey Trots Around Boston: 2026 Thanksgiving Race & Run Guide

Before the turkey, there's the trot! 🦃 Whether you're chasing a PR, running for the post-race treats, or just looking for an excuse to get moving with friends, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to lace up.

From neighborhood run clubs to Thanksgiving morning race traditions, Boston's running community has plenty of ways to get those holiday miles in. Here's where to trot around Boston this November!

Saturday, November 21

Turkey Trot & Gratitude Run | ASICS x Marathon Sports

📍 The ASICS Run Shop, 299 Newbury Street, Back Bay
⏰ 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM
🏃 4.5-mile group run
Start Thanksgiving week with a little movement and gratitude! Join ASICS and Marathon Sports for a free community run through Back Bay. Choose between a relaxed, recovery-focused pace or a faster effort while testing out ASICS footwear. Stick around afterward for breakfast, coffee, tea, and more!

Castle Island Track Club's Turkey Trot

📍 Castle Island Brewing, South Boston
⏰ 11:00 AM
🏃 5K
Grab your running crew and head to Southie for Castle Island Track Club's Turkey Trot! This unsanctioned 5K starts and finishes at Castle Island Brewing, with a little friendly competition and plenty of community spirit. Registration includes a drink ticket and a donation to Good Sports, plus prizes for the top three male and female finishers!

Sunday, November 22

Charlestown Turkey Trot | MYSTRYDE Athletic Club x Brewers Fork

📍 Charlestown
⏰ 9:00 AM (Waitlist only)
A little movement before the holiday madness! MYSTRYDE Athletic Club and Brewers Fork are teaming up for a Thanksgiving-themed community run in Charlestown. Bring your running buddies, get some miles in, and connect with fellow Boston fitness enthusiasts.

This event is currently waitlist only, so be sure to check for openings!

Tuesday, November 24

Turkey Trot | Republic Fitness

📍 Republic Fitness, Davis Square, Somerville
⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Trot into Thanksgiving with the Republic Fitness crew! Bring a friend, throw on your favorite festive outfit (or come as you are), and join the community for an evening of movement and holiday fun. Bonus: The first 30 participants will score a pair of Turkey Trot socks!

Wednesday, November 25

Turkey Trot Shakeout | Tracksmith

📍 The Trackhouse, 285 Newbury Street, Back Bay
⏰ 6:30 PM (Doors at 6:00 PM)
🏃 3.5-mile group run
Shake out those legs before the Thanksgiving festivities! Join Tracksmith for a free, easy-paced 3.5-mile run through Boston. Whether you're gearing up for a Turkey Trot or just looking to get some miles in, everyone is welcome. Stick around afterward for snacks, refreshments, and some quality time with your running community!

Thursday, November 26 – Thanksgiving Day

Turkey Trot 5K | Franklin Park Coalition

📍 Franklin Park, Dorchester
⏰ 9:00 AM
🏃 5K
Make room for the mashed potatoes! Franklin Park Coalition's 14th Annual Turkey Trot 5K brings runners and walkers together for a Thanksgiving morning tradition in one of Boston's most beloved parks.

All paces are welcome, so whether you're racing the clock, walking with family, or simply soaking up the fresh air, it's a fun way to kick off the holiday with your community.

30th Annual Gobble Gobble Gobble | Somerville Road Runners

📍 Davis Square, Somerville
⏰ 9:00 AM
🏃 4 miles
Gobble, gobble, GO! Celebrate 30 years of this Thanksgiving morning tradition with Somerville Road Runners. Starting and finishing in Davis Square, this four-mile road race brings the running community together for a festive morning with a purpose.

Even better? Proceeds support several local organizations, including Somerville Homeless Coalition and Stride for Stride.

Make Movement Part of Your Thanksgiving Tradition

Whether you're chasing a finish line, catching up with your run club, or just showing up for the post-run festivities, there's no wrong way to trot!

Looking for more ways to move this holiday season? Check out our Fit Scene Events Calendar for upcoming workouts, run clubs, pop-ups, and wellness events around Boston.

Know of a Turkey Trot or Thanksgiving fitness event we missed? Submit it to Fit Scene so we can help spread the word!

Happy trotting, Boston! 🦃

Pictured: Boston runners photographed by Paul Nelson from The 2024 Gobble Gobble Gobble, Somerville's annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot.