11 Thanksgiving Turkey Trots Around the Main Line Region

Things to Do 11 Thanksgiving Turkey Trots Around the Main Line Region Want to get in some exercise to offset your Thanksgiving meal? Lace up your sneakers for these turkey trots around the Philadelphia suburbs. November 12, 2026 | By Regan Bradley , Claire Chmiel , Anne E. Hill and Ben Silver Share Facebook X Linkedin Print Copy URL Prefer us on Google The Philadelphia area’s annual turkey trot races are a tradition like no other. These events around the Main Line will not only help you burn off those Thanksgiving dinner calories, but they also provide great opportunities to give back to your community and raise money for those in need during this special time of the year. Thanksgiving Day, November 26 Chester County Turkey Trot 445 Manor Ave., Downingtown Begins at 7:40 a.m. The annual Chester County Turkey Trot is back to help raise funds for the Downingtown West High School cross-country team and the Cure4Cam Childhood Cancer Foundation . There will be a 5k race, 2k race and kids’ fun run. - Advertisement - West Chester Turkey Trot 50 W Market St., West Chester Begins at 8 a.m. West Chester celebrates its first turkey trot on Thanksgiving morning for any runner looking to burn off some pre-meal calories. Registration is $32 for both the 5k run and 2k walk, so loosen up, have some fun and cheer on your family in downtown West Chester. MoTown Turkey Trot 1020 Horsham Rd., North Wales Begins at 8 a.m. Formerly known as the North Wales Turkey Trot, the MoTown Turkey Trot is back for its 11th year. Get the whole family involved and start a new tradition with the 8k, 5k, two-mile fun run/walk or half-mile kids’ fun run. Wayne Turkey Trot 4 West Ave., Wayne Begins at 8 a.m. - Partner Content - When “Just Venting Online” Becomes a Work Problem Behind Every Main Line Business is a Story Worth Telling. Show it Through Video. FS Investments hosts its ninth annual 5k to benefit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Radnor Township Police K-9 Unit and Philadelphia Financial Scholars. Registration is $30 for adults and $20 for students and children under 18, plus applicable fees. Toss Your Turkey 5K 101 College Dr., Pottstown Begins at 8:30 a.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toss Your Turkey 5K (@tytpgxc) You’ll receive a long-sleeve tech shirt and TYT race bib for competing in the 16th anniversary of this fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities for Feeding and Sheltering the Homeless as well as Pottsgrove Athletics. Family pricing is available for groups larger than four. All entrants will have the opportunity to “toss” a frozen turkey (which will be provided) from 7-8:20 a.m. Male and female participants who toss the turkey the farthest and run the 5k will win a special gift. Garnet Valley Turkey Trot 5k 552 Smithbridge Rd., Glen Mills Begins at 9 a.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GV Turkey Trot (@gvturkeytrot) - Advertisement - With a 5k and one-mile run, runners have the chance to win prizes after this Glen Mills race. All participants will receive a long-sleeve tech tee and chipped race bib. A special Turkey Day prize will also be awarded to the best-dressed adult turkey and kids’ turkey. Proceeds benefit the Healthy Kids Running Series. Delco Turkey Trot 410 Moore Rd., Wallingford Begins at 9 a.m. The 10th annual Delco Turkey Trot is perfect for a day of family fun. Registration is $40 for adults over the age of 13 and $25 for runners 12 and under. The one-mile Little Drumstick Fun Run, starting at 8:30 a.m., is great for children who might not be ready for the big one. Proceeds from this race help support Nether Providence Elementary School. Unionville High School Turkey Trot and Food Drive 740 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square Begins at 10:15 a.m. The fourth annual Unionville High School Turkey Trot and Food Drive organized by Unionville High School’s softball and baseball teams is a multi-terrain event covering grass, track and asphalt. Registration is $35 for the 5k or $25 for the one-miler. Don’t forget to bring a canned food item to the race, since donations collected will support the Kennett Food Cupboard. Saturday, November 28 Cardinal John Foley School Turkey Trot 401 Brookline Blvd., Havertown Begins at 9 a.m. After you’ve gotten through your holiday meal leftovers, prepare for this 20th annual trot, which takes place on a two-loop course through the Brookline neighborhood. All proceeds will benefit the students of Cardinal John Foley Regional Catholic School. Phoenixville’s Burn Off the Bird 5K 501 Franklin Ave., Phoenixville Begins at 9:30 a.m. This 17-year-old family tradition is back in Phoenixville with a 5k race to ensure you’ve digested that Thanksgiving turkey. The trot starts at the Phoenixville Recreation Center parking lot and continues down the Schuylkill River Trail. The registration fee is $35. St. Bernadette’s Turkey Trot 5K 1001 Turner Ave., Drexel Hill Begins at 8:45 a.m. St. Bernadette’s 18th annual race is an exciting dash. Winners in each age group will receive a medal for the fastest time. This course takes runners through a beautiful neighborhood in Drexel Hill. Related: Dig Into These November Dining Updates Around the Main Line