Race day is here! · Sat, Oct 10, 2026
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Saturday, October 10th, 2026
58 Alfred St West, Thornbury ON
5K · 10K
50–62°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
41–63°F
dry
2024
45–53°F
dry
2023
45–52°F
dry
2022
42–56°F
dry
2021
64–75°F
dry
2020
49–69°F
dry
2019
47–65°F
dry
2018
69–81°F
dry
2017
54–62°F
dry
2016
43–54°F
dry
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Race-day ready
Everything but the shoes.
Real running socks, a bib belt, anti-chafe — the cheap upgrades that matter.
Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 10
Cloudy · 43–69°F
Saturday, Oct 10starts near 43°F · 1% chance of rain · wind up to 11 mph
About this race
2026 IS NOW SOLD OUT!!
A FEW FREE KIDS RUN BIBS AVAILABLE(10yrs & Under)
CAN'T MAKE IT! POST IT ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE
CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE TO FIND A TRANSFER BIB!
SAFETY. ALERT!! ONLY TRANSFER USING RACEROSTER....DO NOT ETRANSFER
21K Run, 10K Run/Walk, 5k Run/Walk, 1K Free Kid's Run
Join Us For A Family Friendly Thanksgiving Weekend Run/Walk!
SATURDAY OCTOBER 10, 2026
Thank You for Supporting Rotary's Work in our Community!!
Photos Courtesy of Greg Cowan
Thank you to our Signature Sponsor!
LOCATION
Beaver Valley Community Centre
81 Victoria Street, Thornbury (by the water tower)
REGISTRATION FEE
Includes: Custom Race Swag, Chip Timing, Custom Race Medals, Draw Prizes Courtesy of our Local Businesses, DJ onsite, Free Parking, Onsite Indoor Facilities, Indoor Post Race Food, & LOTS of FUN!!
** swag to FIRST 700 RUNNERS or Until Quantities Last!
NEW: First 10 run/walk registrants get a free TC Rotary Water bottle!
Fun Roasted Turkey Hats, Tutus & Water bottles also for sale upon registration or in the Store section (top right)!
NEW! 15% Family Discount when registering a family 3- 6 participants in a single transaction. Simply add additional registrants in the final step prior to closing out. More help on registering multiple family members below!
https://support.raceroster.com/hc/en-us/articles/213140306-How-can-I-sign-up-multiple-people-during-registration#:~:text=On%20Race%20Roster%20you%20can,on%20the%20right%20hand%20side
Need Accommodations! Check out Blue Mountain Resorts
Blue Mountain Resort has extended a special accommodation offer exclusively for Thornbury Turkey Trot participants. Turn your event weekend into a relaxing “RaceCation” at Blue. Bring your friends and family and enjoy all the perks of being a resort guest, including access to mountain attractions, great dining, shopping, and more. Participants receive 20% off on all accommodation types, based on availability.
To book your RaceCation click here:
NEW!! Visit Our Online Store to Purchase Race Shirts
Kid's & Adult sizing from the Uniform Factory Collingwood
Race Day pickup/Collingwood Pick up or by mail
https://turkeytrot2026.itemorder.com/shop/category/639510/
RACE KIT PICKUP & Late Registration @ Beaver Valley Community Centre-
Friday, Oct 9- 3pm-8pm (Highly encouraged!)
Race morning-6:45 am- Late Registration/ Bib Pick up- CLOSES 8:00am SHARP :)
Saturday October 10 Race Day Welcome - 8:45am
Kids 1km Fun Run- 9:00
Half Marathon, 10km, 5km- 9:30
RACE WINNERS GIFT CERTIFICATES COURTESY of RUNNER'S DEN OWEN SOUND!!
$100 Female/Male Half Marathon Overall Winners, $75 -10Km, $75 - 5Km
Overall top 3 race winners, top male and female runners in each age category
Age Category Recognition: Male/Female-under 12; 12-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
Course Details: Maps and Elevation information can be found on the upper left menu of this page
Half Marathon is supported for 3 hours. Please make support arrangements thereafter.
Cancelation policy: Cancelation policy: Sorry no cancellations or refunds due to weather or public health orders. There will be no deferrals or refunds as expenses have already be accrued. Transfers between distances or to another runners are allowed though the “transfer” link on our race roster page.
Weather Policy:
Safety always comes first and our race committee makes all final decisions when an event must be delayed or cancelled due to inclement weather. In the case of inclement weather that forces our race director to cancel an event, there will be no refunds. In the case of a weather cancellation, by that time a large portion of the race fee’s have already been allocated. Registered participants will still receive your swag bag. Thank you for understanding these policies.
**Registration is NON-REFUNDABLE** due to pre-purchased race expenses!!
BIBS can be TRANSFERRED to another participant for any distance until October 10 7am! ($3 service fee applies) Check out our Facebook page to find a bib if the race sells out.
https://www.facebook.com/thornburyturkeytrot/
Race Director: Rotarian Lucy Hilts- [email protected]
MORE 2026 RACE DAY INFORMATION BELOW
https://tinyurl.com/m75jauk7
Thornbury Clarksburg Rotary Supports Numerous Community Projects!
Just a few below….
- Moreau Park Revitalization Project: https://tinyurl.com/2ys9t3us
- GBCS & BVCS Student Awards, Program Support, Backpack Program
- School Library Resource Donations, Student in Need supports
- Summer Camp Sponsorship for Local Students
- Hope Haven Student Program Support
- Georgian College Nursing Program Bursaries
- Beaver Valley Outreach Preschool Support, Good Food Box, Garden Expansion
- Defibrillator Donations
- My Friend’s House/ Events for Life/ Tree Trust Donations
- Rotary International Youth Exchange , Rotary Leadership Conference
- Elgon Ngoma Solar & Bedding Project- Uganda
- Clean Water Project- Guatemala
- Maternal Health Initiatives -Tanzania
- Chihuatlan- Mexico
- Numerous Capital Projects
- And much much more….
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!
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