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Newton Turkey Trot Mission 

We’re excited to welcome you to the 12th Annual Newton Turkey Trot this November! What started as a small neighborhood run has grown into a beloved Newton tradition that brings together over 1,700 runners each year in the spirit of community, health, and giving back.

After marking a new decade of Turkey Trot fun last year, we’re keeping the momentum going with another great race taking place on SUNDAY, November 23rd, starting and finishing at Zervas Elementary School.

We’ve been so inspired by our runners showing up in far-flung places, wearing their Turkey Trot shirts proudly, that we encourage you to bring your sneakers everywhere and keep spreading the love!

The event features our scenic, USATF Certified 5K course, plus a 1-mile kids fun run, both designed to engage the whole family.

Our goals remain the same: to promote youth awareness of health, wellness, and community service. As always, 100% of proceeds go directly to three incredible Newton-based organizations:

• Newton Food Pantry
• Centre Street Food Pantry
• Journey Forward, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of those with spinal cord injuries or disabilities.

Participants registered by October 15th will receive an awesome Newton Turkey Trot t-shirt. 

Happy training and be well,

The Newton Turkey Trot Team

Start times 
The 1-mile family race starts promptly at 8:30 AM, followed by the 5k at 9:00.

Course 
Starting at Zervas Elementary School on Beethoven Ave, the USATF Certified 5K run is a beautiful out-and-back course. The run leads you through Newton neighborhoods, onto the Commonwealth Avenue carriage lane to Newton City Hall, and loops back to end at Zervas Elementary School. The roads will be monitored by Newton Police.

Parking 
The parking lot at Zervas Elementary School will be CLOSED. Limited parking is available on Allen Street and other neighboring streets. Please consider walking if you're close enough to do so!

Bib and T-shirt pick up 
TBD

Prizes 
Prizes will be awarded to the Overall top 3 male and female 5K finishers and the top 3 male and female 5K finishers in the following age categories: 12 and under, 13-14, 15-19, 20-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & top male and female finisher 70+.

The top male and female finisher of the 1 mile kids fun run who is 12 years old or under will be awarded a prize.

All children running in the 1-mile kids fun run will receive a medal and the first 1200 participants will receive a medal for the 5K.

Bikes and strollers are NOT permitted 
For the safety of all participants NO bikes or strollers on either the 1-mile kids fun run or the 5K. 

Dogs 
If you plan to bring your dog, please line up at the back, for the safety of all participants.

Virtual Option
Looking to support the cause or keep the streak alive?  Join us virtually - run your own course and support the Newton Turkey Trot.  Shirts will not be mailed so please plan on picking up your shirt during the pre-race bib pickup if registered before October 15th.