GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

52nd ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K ROAD RACE

Date: Thanksgiving Day - November 26, 2026 - 9:00 AM

Location: Galliens Town Beach on Beaver Lake, 39 Pond Road, Derry, NH

Registration Information

Cutoff Date: Registration cut off to receive a race shirt is November 1, 2026 (11/1/2026). NO EXCEPTIONS.

Food Donations

Request: For ALL ENTRIES we request a donation of any non-perishable canned good or dry food item. All food donations go to food pantries in the Greater Derry area to help the needy.

If you forget your donation we ask for a small cash donation which will go to the food pantry.

Entry Fees

ADULTS (13 &: older)	KIDS (12 &: under)
Pre-Registration (Online Registration)	$25	$10
Day of Registration (If not sold out)	$30	$15

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup will be on:

• Date: Sunday 11/22 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Derry Sports and Rehab, 23A Crystal Ave, Derry
• Date: Wednesday 11/25 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Galliens Beach
• Note: There will be no race day registration or packet pickup this year.

It is highly recommended to attend for packet pickup on either date mentioned above.

Shirt And Post Race Amenities

• Shirt: High quality long sleeve, with 4 color logo design to anyone who registers by November 1st.
• Beverages: Hydrate after the race with plenty of post race beverages along with Gatorade and water.
• Participation: Walkers are welcomed to join us.

Awards

• Recognition: Top 3 Male and Female will receive awards.

Post Race Food: There will be some post race food and beverages. We will be encouraging runners/walkers to head for the shuttles.

Parking Information

Location: Parking will be available at Pinkerton Academy.

Shuttle Service: Continuous bus transportation will be provided from Pinkerton Academy parking lot to the race site from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Note: Parking will not be allowed on Route 102.

The Course

The race features a certified 5k (3.1 miles) course USATF #NH9306WN. The scenic course takes you clockwise around the residential roads of Beaver Lake.

Course Features: The course has several scenic vistas and has been beautifully accompanied by a fresh layer of snow falling before or during the race.

View a video of the course filmed by ViewTheRace.com.

Directions for Packet Pickup

From Route 93, take Exit 4. Follow Route 102 East and proceed through Derry center to rotary. Follow Route 102 off rotary east approximately 1 mile to Galliens Beach and Beaver Lake on the right at 39 Pond Rd, on Nov 26th, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

Parking is permitted anywhere on the North side of Route 102 or West side of Pond Road, bordering Beaver Lake.

There will also be packet pickup at Derry Sports and Rehab, 23A Crystal Ave on Nov 23rd, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

Directions for Parking at Pinkerton Academy the Day of the Race

From Route 93, take Exit 4. Follow Route 102 East and proceed through Derry center to rotary. At the rotary take your 4th exit and continue up to Pinkerton Academy Parking lot about 1/4 mile up Route 28 Bypass (North Main Street).

Cancellation Policy

If weather looks threatening, check the website to see if the event has been canceled. If canceled, no refunds will be issued, and pickup of T-shirts at a later date is the responsibility of the race entrant.