Franklin Park Turkey Trot

Welcome to the Franklin Park Turkey Trot

Thanks to everyone who signed up to join us this year.

Unfortunately, we're stuffed. If you didn't have a chance to sign up, we hope to see you next year.

About the Race

The Franklin Park Coalition’s now-famous Turkey Trot started in 2013. Last year's race was our biggest yet with over 2,500 neighbors and friends signing up to join us. It was also the fourth year in a row that we sold out well before the race (despite increasing our runner cap)! Come join your friends and neighbors this year. With runners and walkers coming primarily from the neighborhoods that border the park, including Roxbury, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, and Mattapan, the Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving Day race in the City of Boston. We look forward to welcoming back the many families who have let us know this is their Thanksgiving tradition.

Key Information

• Kids Free: Kids aged 5 and under are always free (no registration required).
• All Ages: All ages and paces welcome.
• Accessibility: Strollers, wheelchairs, and race-ready leashed dogs are welcome.
• Event Timing: Event is chip timed with a second start wave for casual joggers/walkers to maximize the fun for all.

Event Details

Location

November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day)
Race Start 9:00 am
Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse
One Circuit Drive, Dorchester, MA 02121

Number Pickup Instructions

Race day number pick up starts at 7:30am at the golf clubhouse:
Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse
1 Circuit Drive, Boston MA

Early Number Pick Up

We will be offering opportunities for early number pick up. Please come get your bib for yourself (or friends and family who can’t make it) on Sat, Nov 8, Sat, Nov 15, and Sat, Nov 22 (all from 1-4pm) at the Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse (1 Circuit Drive, Boston, MA 02121) and Wed, Nov 26 from 5-8pm at JP Licks (659 Centre St Jamaica Plain, MA 02130). Please note that race day registration may be limited or we may sell out (as we did the last four years). And, due to time constraints and the large number of runners expected, we highly encourage runners to make use of one of the early pick up options.

Parking Information

Ample parking in Franklin Park at the golf clubhouse, along Circuit Drive, in the parking lot across the street, and in the circle by the exit towards Blue Hill Ave. There’s additional parking .3 miles down Circuit Drive in an additional parking lot and by the zoo rear entrance.

Restroom Facilities

The golf clubhouse will be open, but be advised that the bathrooms only have a few stalls. Additionally, we will have several additional porta-potties as well. Leave plenty of time in case there is a line.

Bag Check

We will not have a bag check, sorry.

Pathway Conditions

Please be aware that the condition of the pathway surfaces varies and may be slippery or uneven in spots.

Awards & Results

We’ll have awards for the male, female, and non-binary overall winners, age group first place winners, and for runners in the best costumes, the fastest dog, and fastest stroller at approximately 10am outside the clubhouse.

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in volunteering either with early number pick up or on race day? Please sign up here.

For More Information

For more details, please visit the official race page: Franklin Park Turkey Trot.