Chester County Turkey Trot

🥇 Chester County Turkey Trot Overview

The Chester County Turkey Trot is celebrating its 24th year and there's still nothing better than spending time with friends and family on Thanksgiving Day! We are excited to bring the community together once again for a fun social event and a great cause! Did you know that this race has helped to raise funds for childhood cancer research since 2012?

Get a festive start to YOUR Thanksgiving morning at the Chester County Turkey Trot 5k Run/1mile Walk and help children facing a cancer diagnosis (through sponsorships and donations) through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). The previous race beneficiary, Cure4Cam Childhood Cancer Foundation, has transitioned to The Cure4Cam Hero Fund through ALSF.

📅 Event Details

This 24th annual Chester County Turkey Trot, what has become a great holiday tradition for locals and their holiday guests, will be held on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025 at Downingtown West High School! The event is a 5k race (2 Waves - see note below), 2K walk, and a kids’ fun run. There's no better way to start this festive morning!! Historically, this race has gotten an impressive turnout of about 3,000 registered runners and we anticipate a break crowd of both seasoned trotters and new friends this year.

👍 Waves Information

• Gold Wave: Runners with a projected finish time of less than 25 minutes are encouraged to register.
• Blue Wave: For runners with a projected finish time of more than 25 minutes.

🗺️ Course Map

For course map, click here.

⏰ Time Schedule

• 7:40 AM: Gold Wave 5k (Sub 25 Minutes 5k Cut-Off)
• 8:15 AM: Blue Wave 5K Race
• 8:15 AM: 2K Walk
• 9:00 AM: Kids' Run on the Track Presented by Track Stars Youth Programs
• 9:15-9:30 AM: Awards Ceremonies (Gold Wave/Blue Wave)

👕 Race Amenities

Technical running shirts are guaranteed to the first 1,500 registered runners! (No T-shirts for free Kids’ Run)

🚶 Walkers & Strollers

• Walkers: Please consider the 2k walk instead of the 5k Race as the course will be very crowded.
• Strollers: Strongly discouraged in the BLUE WAVE: no strollers or baby joggers allowed in the GOLD wave.

🐾 Pet Policy

DOGS? We love our furry friends! Unfortunately, due to the crowds, no pets are allowed at the event. Thanks for understanding.

❤️ Charity and Impact

In addition to supporting the Downingtown West Cross Country team, proceeds of the race will benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Information on the Cure4Cam Hero Fund through ALSF is available here. The Cure4Cam Hero Fund is in memory of Cameron Evans, a Downingtown West teammate and friend who finished his race with leukemia in May 2012.

🏆 Awards & Results

There will be a brief awards ceremony inside the stadium at the conclusion of the event (estimated around 9:15-9:30AM). Prize Money, Pies, and Raffle winners will all be announced at this ceremony.

🏅 Prizes

GOLD WAVE * cash prizes only apply to Gold Wave runners

• Top 5 Male and Female: ($250, $150, $100, $75, $50)
• Top Masters Male and Female: ($125)
• Top 3 Each Age Group: Terrific Thanksgiving Pies!!!

BLUE WAVE

Top 3 Each Age Group: Terrific Thanksgiving Pies!!!

🤝 Thank You to Our Sponsors

Thank you so much to our valued sponsors. To learn more about them, please click on the links below.

🔗 Race Registration

For more information and to register, please visit our race page here.