Newtown Turkey Trot 5k in Honor of Officer Brian Gregg

🦃 Thanksgiving Day

📅 Thursday, November 27, 2025

Join Us for the Inaugural Newtown Turkey Trot 5K – Honoring Officer Brian Gregg

This Thanksgiving, lace up your running shoes for a meaningful cause at the Newtown Turkey Trot 5K, a new community tradition in the heart of Newtown Borough. The race, set for Thanksgiving morning – Thursday, November 27 at 9:00 AM, is more than just a fun run—it's an opportunity to come together in remembrance, gratitude, and support. And what better day to unite as a community and give thanks than Thanksgiving itself?

👮‍♂️ Running in Honor of Officer Brian Gregg

This event is being held in memory of Officer Brian Gregg, a dedicated member of the Newtown Borough Police Department who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on September 29, 2005.

• Legacy: Officer Gregg had just begun serving full-time when he was fatally shot while on duty in the emergency department at St. Mary Medical Center.
• Background: Born in Bristol and raised in Levittown, Officer Gregg was a graduate of Bucks County Community College and Ferris State University.
• Career: He owned a contracting business and later pursued his passion for public service through law enforcement.
• Family: Brian left behind his loving wife, Kella Ann Kneubuehl Gregg, and was the devoted father of Kyle Gregg.

🌟 Supporting the Bucks County Heroes Scholarship Fund

Proceeds from the race will benefit the Bucks County Heroes Scholarship Fund, which provides educational scholarships to the children of local first responders—law enforcement, firefighters, EMS personnel, and correctional officers—who have been killed or permanently disabled in the line of duty.

• Honoring Sacrifices: Your participation helps honor their sacrifices and supports the families they’ve left behind.
• Personal Connection: Officer Gregg’s son, Kyle, was a recipient of this scholarship, allowing him to pursue his education in the wake of unimaginable loss.
• Community Impact: Your participation supports families they’ve left behind and helps ensure a brighter future.
• Enduring Legacy: This year marks 20 years since Officer Gregg's passing, highlighting the importance of remembrance.

🏃‍♂️ Organized by Boss Events

The Newtown Turkey Trot is organized by Boss Events, a Newtown-based race organizer known for the successful Shamrock Shuffle, which has raised thousands for A Love For Life and other charitable causes. Expect a professionally managed, family-friendly race that welcomes runners and walkers of all ages.

💖 Be Part of Something Bigger

Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or simply want to support the cause, we invite you to be a part of this special event. Start your Thanksgiving with purpose—run for Brian, run for our heroes, and run for the future of their children.

For more details, visit: Newtown Turkey Trot 5K.