Norwell Turkey Trot & Kids Turkey Chase
About the race
The Norwell Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving race through a Norwell neighborhood, starting and ending at Norwell High School.
All proceeds from the race go to Norwell Middle School to help provide grants to teachers, enrichment programs and ancillary student services.
Awards and prizes
- Top male and female finishers
- Top 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in age group categories
- Spirit prizes: top 80's theme costume; top Thanksgiving/turkey costume
- John Hughan Kindness Contest: volunteers look for acts of kindness to recognize on race day; winners receive a custom Kindness Hoodie (male and female prizes awarded)
Team prizes and attire
Sign up as a team: name your team and win turkey socks or gloves for the day of the race.
80's themed costumes and/or Thanksgiving turkey costumes (dress for the cold!)
Food pantry donations
As many households prepare for Thanksgiving and may not have means to fill their pantry, please consider bringing an item to donate to the Simple Gesture/Norwell Food Pantry for those who may be suffering from food insecurity.
Items requested: Cereal, Peanut Butter, Pasta and Sauce, Canned Tuna/Chicken, Soup, Canned Fruit, Rice, Mac and Cheese, Snacks, Personal Care Items.
Parking and meeting point
Parking at Norwell High School in Lot C, or as directed by race volunteers. There will be a sign on race day to the designated parking areas.
Kids Turkey Chase: please meet near LOT B / The Tennis Court Parking Lot.
Race day timing
- Kids Turkey Chase starts 9:00am
- 5K Turkey Trot and Walk starts 9:30am
Plan parking accordingly.
Registration deadlines
Online registration is open through midnight on Thursday, November 19th.
T-shirts and hoodies are available to purchase prior to Nov. 10th. Optional T-shirts are available for $10 and optional hoodies for $45.
Kids Turkey Chase T-shirts are available for $10 and must be ordered by Nov. 1st.
The course
5 km
Kid's Turkey Chase (10 and Under)
The 5K is a flat course through a Norwell neighborhood. The race starts and ends at Norwell High School. Race route: start at NHS, right onto South St, left onto Pleasant St, left onto EA Joseph, then back to NHS.
Weather
The race is rain or shine or wind or cold, but hopefully sun!
Kids Turkey Chase details
Turkey Chase is for kids 10 and under (ages will be divided into 4 categories).
Turkey Chase entry fee does not enter child in the 5K. They are 2 separate events.
Location
Norwell High School, Norwell, MA, USA Open in Google Maps
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