GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

United States flag Derry, New Hampshire, United States

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GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot runsignup.com
Date 26 Nov, 2026
Races 3 distances
Entry fee $10.00 – $30.00
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GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

About the event


53rd ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K ROAD RACE
Thanksgiving Day - November 26, 2026- 9:00 AM
Galliens Town Beach on Beaver Lake
 

***REGISTRATION CUT OFF TO RECEIVE A RACE SHIRT IS NOVEMBER 1, 2026 (11/1/2026). NO EXCEPTIONS.***

 

Food Donations - For ALL ENTRIES we request a donation of any non-perishable canned good or dry food item. All food donations go to food pantries in the Greater Derry area to help those in need. If you forget your donation we ask for a small cash donation which will go to the food pantry.

 ADULTS (14 & older)KIDS (13 & under)
Pre-Registration (Online Registration)$30$10 Shirt not included with kid's registration
Day of Registration (If not sold out)$35 Shirt not included day of registration$15 Shirt not included day of registration

Virtual Registration all registrations (adult & kids) $10.00. No shirt included with virtual registration.

 

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup
Will be on  Sunday 11/22 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at Derry Sports and Rehab, 23A Crystal Ave, Derry
AND Wednesday 11/25 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Galliens Beach. There will be race day registration & packet pick up this year.

It is highly recommended to come Derry Sports & Rehab Sunday, 11/22, or Gallien's Beach Wednesday, 11/25, for packet pickup.

Shirt And Post Race Amenities

  • High quality long sleeve, with 4 color logo design to anyone who registers by November 1st. see entry fees above.
  • Hydrate after the race with plenty of post race beverages along with water.
  •  Walkers are welcomed to join us.

Awards

  • Top 3 Male and Female 

There will be some post race food and beverages - we will be encouraging runners/walkers to head for the shuttles. 

Parking
Parking will be available at the Pinkerton Academy and there will be continuous bus transportation from the Pinkerton Academy parking lot to the race site from 7:30 am to 11:00 am. 

Parking will not be allowed on Route 102.

The Course
Certified 5k (3.1 miles) course USATF #NH9306WN. The scenic course takes you clockwise around the residential roads of Beaver Lake, a lovely residential area in Derry. The course has several scenic vistas and has been really beautiful in the past with accompanied by a fresh layer of snow falling before or during the race. Check our the Course Map and Elevation Chart.

Want to see how the course looks like and where to turn and start climbing up and running down? We have added a video of the course filmed by ViewTheRace.com

Directions for Packet Pick up Only
From Route 93, take Exit 4. Follow Route 102 East and proceed through Derry center to rotary. Follow Route 102 off rotary east approximately 1 mile to Galliens Beach and Beaver Lake on right at 39 Pond Rd, on Nov 26th, 4:00PM-8:00PM. Parking permitted anywhere on North side of Route 102 or West side of Pond Road, bordering Beaver Lake. Please observe coned areas for no parking. 
There will be packet pick up at Derry Sports and Rehab, 23A Crystal Ave on Nov 23rd, 10:00AM-2:00PM.

Directions for Parking at Pinkerton Academy the day of the race
From Route 93, take Exit 4. Follow Route 102 East and proceed through Derry center to rotary. At the rotary take your 4th exit and continue up to Pinkerton Academy Parking lot about 1/4 mile up Route 28 ByPass (North Main Street).

Cancellation
If weather looks threatening check this website to see if the event has been cancelled. If cancelled, no refunds and pick up of T-shirts at a later date is responsibility of race entrant.

Races offered

26Nov

Virtual GDTC Turkey Trot *No Free Shirt*

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
$10.00
26Nov

ADULT (14 & Older) 5K Run / Walk

Running

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

KID (13 & under as of race day) 5K Run / Walk *No Free Shirt*

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$10.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Derry.

Temperature0.8° / 9.3°
Feels like-3.8° / 4.8°
Sunshine hours7h 3m
Rainfall1.9 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind12.6 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity67.2%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:37
Sunset17:22

About Derry

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Robert Nevin M 56 Derry, NH —
🥈 Cari Hoglund F 51 Londonderry, NH —
🥉 Amanda Moulton F 32 Sandown, NH —
4 Eddie Clements M 41 Salem, NH —
5 Marsha Clements F 40 Salem, NH —

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