Zacks Place Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in-person and global

🦃 Event Overview

Hi Everyone,

Please note that you can pick up race packets on the 26th of November between 3-5:00 P.M. at Woodstock Elementary School, 15 South St., Woodstock, VT 05091.

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 A.M. AND 9:30 A.M. SO THE RACE CAN BEGIN ON TIME!

🏃‍♂️ About the Turkey Trot

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.

🐾 Important Updates

We have a couple of changes. Due to some canine issues last year, we are unable to host your dog or pets in this event. Please do not bring your pets to the Turkey Trot. Also, parking was somewhat difficult last year, and this year we will be providing you with parking suggestions below.

📅 Race Details

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.

• Participants: In 2007, almost 200 people participated. In 2024, over 1,600 people participated and raised $119,000.
• Proceeds: All of the proceeds of the race are dedicated to our operational costs.
• Starting Point: The race begins in front of the Woodstock Elementary School at 10:00 AM.
• Course: 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.

👨‍👩‍👧 Community and Tradition

Families run together as college students and relatives gather for the Thanksgiving celebration. Grandparents and young children in carriages participate as walkers.

• Tradition: It has become a tradition for many in the Woodstock area.
• Satellite Participants: We also have "satellite participants" who cannot be in Woodstock but run with family wherever they are: Hawaii, Italy, New York City, etc.
• Support: This is indeed a day of thanks where individuals help support our enrichment center and simultaneously give thanks for their gifts.

🚗 Suggested Parking

Suggested parking:

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

No parking around the Woodstock Village Green*

🔗 Race Registration

For more details and to register, visit Zacks Place Turkey Trot.