Wild Turkey 5 Mile
Salem, MA
Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
161 Essex St, Salem MA
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34–46°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
48–60°F
rain
2024
32–47°F
rain
2023
29–46°F
dry
2022
35–49°F
dry
2021
35–45°F
rain
2020
43–58°F
rain
2019
38–56°F
dry
2018
41–46°F
rain
2017
34–48°F
dry
2016
39–45°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
34°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Wild Turkey 5 Mile Run
Proceeds from the 23nd Annual Wild Turkey 5 Mile Run on Thanksgiving morning benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem. This is the one of the largest races on the North Shore, with 2,000 anticipated participants.
Price Increases
- $40: November 1, 2026
- $45: on Thanksgiving Day (race day)
Participant Perks
- Shirts: First 1600 participants will receive long sleeve shirts.
Event Details
- Date: November 26, 2026
- Location: 161 Essex St, Salem, MA
- Registration: Register here
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