Wakefield Turkey Trot

Race Overview: A race coming up on 11/27/2025 in Wakefield, MA. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2026-02-04

Race Overview:


Wakefield Turkey Trot

The Wakefield Track and Field Boosters club is excited to host our annual 5K Turkey Trot around Lake Quannapowitt this Thanksgiving!  We are thrilled to host this much loved community tradition. All proceeds from the race support the Wakefield Memorial High School cross country and track and field programs. 

A full schedule of activities on Thanksgiving morning that end in time to get to the football game or put your turkey in the oven:

  • Kids'Fun Run for 10 and under
  • Costume contest
  • Pre-race warm up
  • Timed 5K

**Please bring your reusable water bottles!  The town water truck will be there to fill them.  Thank you!

T-Shirts

Shirt size guaranteed to all athletes registered by October 17th. 

Awards

Top 3 Overall
Age Group 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place runners

Bib Pickup

WHERE:

  • The Savings Bank Community Room, 351 Main Street, Wakefield

WHEN:

  • Saturday, November 22nd 8-10am
  • Sunday, November 23rd 1-3pm
  • Monday, November 24th 6-8pm
  • Wednesday, November 26th 11:30am-2pm
  • Thursday, November 27th (race day) 6:30-7:45am at the red Wakefield Warriors tents
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