Burgettstown Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run & Fitness Walk
About this race
We can't wait to see you this Thanksgiving Day!
For the past 33 years, hundreds of runners and walkers from near and far have made their way to Burgettstown to kick off Thanksgiving Day with the Turkey Trot 5K Run & Fitness Walk — and this year promises to be another memorable event!
🏃♀️ The Challenge
Participants brave the unpredictable Pennsylvania weather — whether it’s crisp and cold or surprisingly warm — and take on our infamous final climb: "the hill," a true test of grit before crossing the finish line back at the school.
💙 The Cause
Your participation directly supports the Burgettstown Cross Country and Track & Field programs, helping fund uniforms, meet fees, and training essentials for our student-athletes.
👟 The Community
The kids you’re supporting will be there — cheering you on, offering encouragement, and even pulling names for thank-you prize giveaways!
Come celebrate the season with friends, family, and fellow runners at one of the region’s most beloved Thanksgiving Day traditions. Whether you're racing for a PR or enjoying a morning walk, you're making a difference in the lives of our student-athletes.
📅 Thanksgiving Day
📍 Burgettstown High School
🎽 Run. Walk. Give Back.
We can’t wait to see you at the starting line!
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Running
5K Run
Walking
5K Fitness Walk
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Burgettstown yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:20 AM and sets at 4:57 PM local time (EST) in Burgettstown on November 26, 2026 — 9h 37m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Burgettstown event
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