Newton Turkey Trot
About this race
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Newton Turkey Trot Mission
We’re back for the 13th Annual Newton Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 22nd!
What began as a small neighborhood run has grown into one of Newton’s favorite traditions, bringing together more than 1,800 runners to celebrate health, wellness, community, and giving back.
We’ve been especially inspired by runners who wear their Turkey Trot shirts near and far, reminding us 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.
As always, 100% of proceeds will support:
- Newton Food Pantry
- Centre Street Food Pantry
Register by October 22nd to snag this year’s limited-edition Turkey Trot t-shirt!
Happy training and be well,
The Newton Turkey Trot Team
Start times
The kids' 1-mile fun run starts promptly at 8:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 9:00 AM.
Both races start & finish at Zervas Elementary School.
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.
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Running
Newton Turkey Trot 5K
Newton Turkey Trot 1mile kids fun run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Newton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:44 AM and sets at 4:17 PM local time (EST) in Newton on November 22, 2026 — 9h 33m of daylight.
Course
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- Newton 5K Races 2 races
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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, 3 Newton events
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