Franklin Park Turkey Trot
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Race Day
37–48°F · Feels cold
Total elevation gain
Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
The Lowdown
The Franklin Park Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving 5K organized by Franklin Park Coalition in Boston. The race starts at 9 a.m. at the Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse and follows a loop around the golf course, with the start and finish near the clubhouse. It brings together neighbors from Roxbury, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain and Mattapan, and has sold out before race day in each of the previous five years. All ages and paces are welcome, including strollers, wheelchairs and race-ready leashed dogs. Children 5 and under take part free without registering. Awards recognize overall and age-group finishers, alongside costumes, the fastest dog and the fastest stroller. Race-day number pickup begins at 7:30 a.m. ; early pickup dates are still to be announced. The organizer warns that some path surfaces can be uneven or slippery, and no bag check is provided.
Questions about the Franklin Park Turkey Trot 2026
When is the Franklin Park Turkey Trot 2026?
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Where is the Franklin Park Turkey Trot?
Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
What time does the Franklin Park Turkey Trot start?
The race starts at 9:00 AM, local time.
How do I enter the Franklin Park Turkey Trot 2026?
Registration is open. Ways in: Online registration through RunSignup.
What is the Franklin Park Turkey Trot elevation gain?
20 m (66 ft) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 m (0 ft). Moderate rolling hills.
What is the Franklin Park Turkey Trot course like?
It passes Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse and Golf-course loop.
What is the weather like at the Franklin Park Turkey Trot?
Race-day temperatures are usually 3–9 °C (37–48 °F). Feels cold.
Where are the Franklin Park Turkey Trot results?
The official 2025 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
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