Ymca Athol Turkey Trot 5K & Kid's Fun Run
About this race
2ND Annual Athol YMCA Turkey Trot 🦃
This is a Thanksgiving Morning 5K Run or Walk around beautiful Silver Lake at the center of Athol, MA. It's a 1KM/.62mile loop around the lake. Complete the loop 5 times for the 5K and 1/2 loop for the 500m Kids' Turkey Chase.
Start your Thanksgiving with movement, laughter, and community spirit at the Athol YMCA Turkey Trot! Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or a kid ready to chase a turkey, we’ve got something festive and fun for everyone.
🏃♂️ 5K Run/Walk – Adults & Families
Join us for a scenic 5K through Athol’s crisp autumn Silver Lake Park. Run, jog, or walk at your own pace—costumes encouraged! Whether you're chasing a personal best or just burning off some pre-pie calories, this race is a great way to kick off your holiday.
🐣 Kids Turkey Chase – 500m Kids Dash
Kids, get ready for the ultimate Thanksgiving morning adventure! In this hilarious 500m dash, children will chase a giant inflatable turkey as it tries to escape. The Turkey thinks it's fast, funny, and full of festive cheer. Parents, bring your cameras—this is one memory you’ll want to capture!
🎉 Event Highlights
- Prizes for top male/females
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- YMCA staff and volunteers cheering you on every step of the way
📍 Location: Silver Lake Park Pavillion, Athol, MA
📅 Date: Thanksgiving Morning 11/26/26
⏰ Time: 9:00am 5K Run/Walk | 9:30 AM Turkey Chase (Kids Dash)
💻 Register Now!
Spots are limited, so sign up early to secure your place in this festive fall tradition. Let’s trot before we gobble!
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Running
Athol Y Turkey Trot N' Chase 5K
Athol Area YMCA Kids 500m Turkey Chase
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Athol, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:53 AM and sets at 4:18 PM local time (EST) in Athol on November 26, 2026 — 9h 25m of daylight.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Athol
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- Athol 5K Races 2 races
- Athol Running Calendar 2026 2 races
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 Athol events
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