Running of the Turkeys

United States flag Arlington, New York, United States

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Running of the Turkeys runsignup.com
Date 26 Nov, 2026
Races 3 distances
Entry fee $1.00 – $30.00
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Running of the Turkeys

About the event

Come out and enjoy this traditional Thanksgiving morning run in beautiful Arlington, Vermont. You will enjoy the course and the friendly competition.


Location: Fisher Elementary School ~ 504 East Arlington Road ~ Arlington, Vermont 05250


Course: Scenic southwestern Vermont course with a hill (or two or three…)!


Walkers: Walkers are welcome; awards to the top 3 male and female finishers


Check-In: Pre-race registration and packet pick-up on Wednesday, November 25 from 5:30-6:30 PM at the school. Race day registration begins at 7:30 and ends at 8:30 am


Awards: To the top three overall male and female finishers and winners of Under 10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79,80+


Stuff: Turkey bling guaranteed to the first 200 entrants in the 5K run and walk.

Fun Stuff: Post your fun race photos to the Running of the Turkeys Facebook page for a chance to win vintage turkey swag!

Questions:   Please contact battenkillrunners@gmail.com.

All proceeds go to the BKVR Scholarship Fund!

Additional donations to the fund always welcome. 

Races offered

26Nov

Kids Fun Run

Running

Distance
1.6K
Start time
08:45
Entry fee
$1.00
26Nov

Running of the Turkeys 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$30.00
26Nov

Running of the Turkeys 5K (Battenkill Valley runners Member)

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$20.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Arlington.

Temperature0.2° / 7.6°
Feels like-3.9° / 3.4°
Sunshine hours5h 49m
Rainfall2.9 mm
Snowfall0.5 cm
Wind10.4 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity72.4%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:46
Sunset17:29

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