Kiski Valley Turkey Trot
About this race
The Kiski Valley Turkey Trot 5K Race and 1Mile Fun Run is a community event for the whole family to enjoy this Thanksgiving! This race is for the serious or the casual runners or walkers of all ages. It has become a great family outing to attend before the family gathering for a holiday feast. We are offering an on-site race that is digitally timed by Miles for Smiles on our 5K certified out and back course at Kunkle Park, Apollo PA.
In-Person 5K Race and 1Mile Fun Run
The 5K in-person race begins at 9am and departs and ends at Kunkle Park, Apollo PA. The 5K is digitally timed and all race awards will be given at the closing ceremony which begins when most runners complete the course. You must be present to receive awards! The 1Mile Fun Run takes place within the park and starts shortly after the 5K. The 1Mile is not a timed event.
Snacks and water will be provided.
Race packet pickups will be available the evening before the race as well as race morning. Pick up the night before makes race day smoother!!
As public health guidelines are subject to change, Kiski Valley Turkey Trot reserves the right to move some or all on-site registrants to the Virtual race should CDC an PA restrict/reduce number of runners allowed. All registrations are non-refundable. Please, remember that this is a charity event. Even if you are moved from in-person to virtual you will receive your shirt and are eligible for the virtual contests described below.
Race details can be found at www.kvturkeytrot.com
Pick your distance
Running
KVTURKEY TROT 5K Run/walk 9:00am (Event T-shirt Deadline is 11/16)
Regular Event T-shirts are guaranteed for all participants registered by midnight 11/16/2026. Further information on awards is found at www.kvturkeytrot.com
KVTURKEY TROT 5K Run/walk 9:00am/ (Event Hoody Sweatshirt deadline is 11/16)
Premium Event Hoody Sweatshirts are guaranteed for all participants registered by midnight 11/16/2026. Further information on awards is found at www.kvturkeytrot.com
KVTURKEY TROT 1 Mile Run/walk 9:00am/ (Event T-shirt Deadline is 11/16)
Regular Event T-shirts are guaranteed for all participants registered by midnight 11/16/2026. Further information on awards is found at www.kvturkeytrot.com
KVTURKEY TROT 1 Mile Run/walk 9:00am/ (Event Hoody Sweatshirt deadline is 11/16)
Premium Event Hoody Sweatshirts are guaranteed for all participants registered by midnight 11/16/2026. Further information on awards is found at www.kvturkeytrot.com
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Apollo, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:17 AM and sets at 4:53 PM local time (EST) in Apollo on November 26, 2026 — 9h 36m 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, 2 Apollo events
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