Talking Turkey 6 Mile Race
About this race
Thanksgiving is about family, friends, and cherished traditions! Join us for the 47th Annual Talking Turkey Race, a scenic 6-mile run around beautiful Ashley Reservoir.
Whether you're chasing a personal best or running off that Thanksgiving feast, there's no better way to celebrate the holiday weekend!
Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 12 Noon
📍 Holyoke Lodge of Elks | 250 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke, MA
RACE AWARDS
Overall Male & Female Winners — $100 Each
Age Group Awards
RUN OFF THE TURKEY ... THEN GOBBLE UP THE FUN!
The fun doesn't stop at the finish line! Join us inside the Holyoke Lodge of Elks for our legendary post-race celebration featuring:
🍝 Pasta Dinner & Clam Chowder
🍰 Desserts
🎸 LIVE MUSIC BY FUEL THE MADNESS!
🍻 Cash Bar
🎉 Great Friends, Great Music & Thanksgiving Weekend Fun!
OFFICIAL RACE SHIRT
Celebrate 47 years of tradition with an official long-sleeve technical race shirt! Register early for our special race-and-shirt package.
Sign up by November 22nd to be guaranteed a race shirt!
THE EARLY TURKEY GETS THE DEAL!
- Register October 16th – November 1st: $35
- November 2nd - November 22nd: $38
- November 23-November 25th: $40
Online registration ends 11/25/2026 at 12:00 pm
❤️ KEEP THE TRADITION ALIVE!
From longtime participants to first-time runners, everyone is welcome to be part of this New England tradition.
Bring your family. Rally your running buddies. Make some memories!
Hosted by Holyoke Credit Union, Holyoke Lodge of Elks, and Empire One Running Club.
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47th Annual Talking Turkey 6 Mile Race
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Holyoke yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 4:20 PM local time (EST) in Holyoke on November 28, 2026 — 9h 24m of daylight.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
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- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 11 Holyoke events
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