Roadtown Turkey Trot 5k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

On a crisp autumn morning, runners and walkers of all ages and abilities will gather at the heart of Shutesbury for an invigorating 5K road race. The course will wind through the picturesque roads, providing a scenic backdrop as participants stride towards the finish line. Whether you're an avid runner seeking a new challenge or a walking enthusiast looking for a fun activity to kickstart your Thanksgiving celebrations, the Turkey Trot promises to be an event for everyone.

📍 Event Details

• Date: 2025-11-22
• Location: 23 West Pelham Road, Shutesbury, MA
• Race Link: Roadtown Turkey Trot 5K

🎉 Event Highlights

• Kids' Run: Feature a kids' run for the little ones.
• Thanksgiving Prizes: Have prizes to fill your Thanksgiving tables.
• Local Sponsorship: Showcase local business sponsors at the event.
• Funding Goal: Raise funds for a new Shutesbury library.

🏆 Awards

Age group awards for winners, Male & Female: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+.

📚 Library Fundraising

The Friends of the MN Spear Memorial Library have anticipated this moment and have worked hard since 2010 to raise funds for our Town’s share of a new library. We have a goal of $550,000 by the time we break ground next spring. We now have $460,000, all raised from within our small community of just under 1,800 residents. For ten years we’ve hosted bake sales and tag sales, collected deposit recyclables and organized Giving Day appeals. We are now looking to our broader community to help us clear the last hurdle. At this time of Thanksgiving, please consider supporting us by signing on as a sponsor for our Roadtown Turkey Trot.

📖 Library Importance

Our Library is the heart of our community, offering programs for everyone – from story time for our youngest visitors to fitness classes for seniors – and providing opportunities for community connections for all. We need a bigger library for all of this, plus, we would like to wash our hands after using a bathroom.