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Saturday, November 28th, 2026
459 Old York Road, Bethlehem PA
5K
32–47°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
30–39°F
dry
2024
39–45°F
rain
2023
27–35°F
dry
2022
38–51°F
dry
2021
29–42°F
rain
2020
36–52°F
dry
2019
34–47°F
dry
2018
31–39°F
dry
2017
29–55°F
dry
2016
28–51°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Did you gobble till you wobble? Work off that big meal by running into the holiday season with your friends and family at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites’ annual Turkey Trot. Runners, walkers and even the family pup enjoy participating in this fan-favorite event!
Course Details
This 5K course through Bethlehem’s Historic District and the Moravian Church Settlements–Bethlehem World Heritage Site challenges runners and competitive walkers, while a 1.7-mile fun walk and Pet Costume Contest round out the exciting day.
Highlights
- Youth age groups: Ages Up to-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15
- Discount for youth participants: Ages 3 through 15 receive a $5 registration discount
- No shirt discount: Use code NOSHIRT to save $2 off your registration if you do not want a race shirt. Code is valid only until November 2
- Holiday Spirit Awards: Show your holiday spirit with creative race attire. Prizes for Most Spirited Individual and Most Spirited Group! Must be a registered race participant to qualify. Advance contest registration not required
Additional Information
- Strollers: Appropriate running strollers welcome
- Community support: All profits from the Turkey Trot support preservation and programming around three centuries of history right in our community.
- Event Sponsor: THANK YOU to our Presenting Sponsor Physical Therapy at St. Luke's!
- Race URL: Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot
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