Zacks Place Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in-person and global

Zacks Place Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Event Details

• Date: 2026-11-26
• Location: Woodstock Elementary School, 15 South St., Woodstock, VT 05091
• Race URL: Zacks Place Turkey Trot

Race Packet Pickup

Please note that you can pick up race packets on the 26th of November between 3-5:00 PM.

Registration

Registration on race day is at the Woodstock Elementary School. WE WILL HAVE LIVE MUSIC "JOHN SNYDER'S BAND!" BE SURE TO REGISTER BETWEEN 8:00 AM AND 9:30 AM SO THE RACE CAN BEGIN ON TIME!

Community Participation

Thank you for registering for this enjoyable family event to support Zack's Place. On Thanksgiving Day, whether you are in Woodstock, the surrounding towns, Vermont, other states, or beyond, we are hoping to see your pictures or even see you in town walking or running the Zack's Place 5K Turkey Trot to support programs at Zack's Place.

Changes to Event

• Pets: Due to some canine issues last year, we are unable to host dogs or pets in this event. Please do not bring your pets to the Turkey Trot.
• Parking: Parking was somewhat difficult last year, and this year we will be providing you with parking suggestions below.

Race History

The Zack's Place Turkey Trot, a 5K run and walk held on Thanksgiving Day, was established in 2007 and has become a dependable annual fundraiser ever since. In 2007, almost 200 people participated. In 2024, over 1,600 people participated and raised $119,000. All of the proceeds of the race are dedicated to our operational costs.

Race Course

In years past, participants would line up and register for the race as a band entertains them on a flatbed truck. Refreshments are offered. The race begins in front of the Woodstock Elementary School at 10:00 AM, with the more skilled runners in front and the rest following. The run meanders through the historic Village of Woodstock, then towards Billings Farm, around Mountain Avenue, and back around The Town Green, ending at the starting line. An award ceremony with refreshments and a band follows the race, where medals are presented.

Family and Community

Families run together as college students and relatives gather for the Thanksgiving celebration. Grandparents and young children in carriages participate as walkers. It has become a tradition for many in the Woodstock area: however, we also have "satellite participants" who cannot be in Woodstock but run with family wherever they are: Hawaii, Italy, New York City, etc. This is indeed a day of thanks where individuals help support our enrichment center and simultaneously give thanks for their gifts.

Suggested Parking

• Mill Building: 21710-41F Maxham Meadow Way Woodstock, VT 05091
• Sunset Farms: 21710 Maxham Meadow Way, Woodstock, VT 05091
• East End Park: 217-03 Maxham Meadow Way, Woodstock, VT 05091
• OHC/Masonic Temple: 30 Pleasant Street, Woodstock, VT 05091
• Billings Farm and Museum: 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, VT 05091
• Woodstock Rec. Ctr: 54 River Street, Woodstock, VT 05091
• Woodstock Country Club: 78 South Street, Woodstock, VT 05091
• Village of Woodstock Street Parking: Elm Street, Central Street and Pleasant Streets only

Important Note

No parking around the Woodstock Village Green.