St. Bernadette's 18th Annual Turkey Trot

Event Overview

It's time for St. Bernadette's 18th Annual Turkey Trot! We hope our familiar faces will come out to support this community event and that some new faces will join us in virtual format from anywhere you live! As always, our commemorative 2025 Turkey Trot t-shirts will be issued to registered participants (must register by 11/7/2025 to guarantee a shirt for your family). Please note, if your child registers for the race/walk and dumpling dash, they will only receive 1 shirt.

Partnership and Event Features

• Collaboration: We have partnered with the experts at Bryn Mawr Racing.
• Technology: RaceJoy, a live running application, will ensure a successful virtual run.
• Medals: Those with the fastest time in their age group for the In-Person 5k race will receive a Turkey Trot medal!
• Social Media: Celebrate the event using the hashtag #berniesturkeytrot.

Event Details

Our 18th annual 5k run (or walk) is a single loop 5k and is professionally chip timed by Bryn Mawr Racing. The course takes you through a beautiful tree-lined neighborhood starting and finishing at St. Bernadette School on Bond & Turner Avenues in Drexel Hill. The event also features a 1-Mile Family Fun Walk and Dumpling Dash for the little ones (10 and under).

Virtual Participation

• Timing: If participating virtually, the 5k run/walk or the 1-Mile Family Fun Walk can take place anytime during the week leading up to the in-person race (11/22/25-11/29/25).
• Route Selection: Choose the Bernie’s Route option when you register, and the RaceJoy app will map it for you on your phone.
• Flexibility: You can choose your own 5k route with the RaceJoy app.
• Submission: Virtual runners will have a week (11/22/25 - 11/29/25) to submit their time online.

Fundraising

Same as last year, this year anyone can create a Fundraising page to support St. Bernadette School and share with friends and family to help raise valuable funds for Bernies!

Incentives

• Guaranteed Shirt: Registered participants are guaranteed a 2025 Turkey Trot T-Shirt (MUST register by 11/7/25 to be guaranteed a shirt).
• Processing Fee: Bernies covers the online processing fee if you register before 10/25/25.
• Medals: Medals will be awarded to the fastest 5k runner in each age category.
• School Day: Bernie's students will be able to wear their 2025 Turkey Trot shirt on a designated school day.

Race Information

For more details and to register, visit the official race page: St. Bernadette's Turkey Trot.