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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
504 E Arlington Rd, Arlington VT
5K · 1 Mile
27–40°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
44–56°F
rain
2024
29–44°F
rain
2023
28–42°F
dry
2022
32–45°F
dry
2021
30–37°F
rain
2020
38–54°F
rain
2019
38–54°F
dry
2018
28–41°F
rain
2017
29–41°F
dry
2016
33–40°F
dry
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About this race
Come out and enjoy this traditional Thanksgiving morning run in beautiful Arlington, Vermont. You will enjoy the course and the friendly competition.
Location: Fisher Elementary School ~ 504 East Arlington Road ~ Arlington, Vermont 05250
Course: Scenic southwestern Vermont course with a hill (or two or three…)!
Walkers: Walkers are welcome; awards to the top 3 male and female finishers
Check-In: Pre-race registration and packet pick-up on Wednesday, November 25 from 5:30-6:30 PM at the school. Race day registration begins at 7:30 and ends at 8:30 am
Awards: To the top three overall male and female finishers and winners of Under 10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79,80+
Stuff: Turkey bling guaranteed to the first 200 entrants in the 5K run and walk.
Fun Stuff: Post your fun race photos to the Running of the Turkeys Facebook page for a chance to win vintage turkey swag!
Questions: Please contact [email protected].
All proceeds go to the BKVR Scholarship Fund!
Additional donations to the fund always welcome.
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