GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

About this event

53rd ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K ROAD RACE Thanksgiving Day - November 26, 2026- 9:00 AM Galliens Town Beach on Beaver Lake

***REGISTRATION CUT OFF TO RECEIVE A RACE SHIRT IS NOVEMBER 1, 2026 (11/1/2026). NO EXCEPTIONS.***

Food Donations - 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 those in need. If you forget your donation we ask for a small cash donation which will go to the food pantry.

ADULTS (14 & older) KIDS (13 & under)

Pre-Registration (Online Registration) $30 $10 Shirt not included with kid's registration

Day of Registration (If not sold out) $35 Shirt not included day of registration $15 Shirt not included day of registration

Virtual Registration all registrations (adult & kids) $10.00. No shirt included with virtual registration.

Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup Will be on Sunday 11/22 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at Derry Sports and Rehab, 23A Crystal Ave, Derry AND Wednesday 11/25 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Galliens Beach. There will be race day registration & packet pick up this year.

It is highly recommended to come Derry Sports & Rehab Sunday, 11/22, or Gallien's Beach Wednesday, 11/25, for packet pickup.

Shirt And Post Race Amenities

• High quality long sleeve, with 4 color logo design for all adults who register by November 1st. See entry fees above.

• Walkers are welcomed to join us. Entry fees above apply, must register by November 1st to be eligible for shirt.

• Additional shirts may be purchased for $10.00, must be ordered by November 1st.

• Post race hydration and snacks available.

Awards

• Top 3 Male and Female

There will be some post race food and beverages - we will be encouraging runners/walkers to head for the shuttles.

Parking Parking will be available at the Pinkerton Academy and there will be continuous bus transportation from the Pinkerton Academy parking lot to the race site from 7:30 am to 11:00 am.

Parking will not be allowed on Route 102.

The Course Certified 5k (3.1 miles) course USATF #NH9306WN. The scenic course takes you clockwise around the residential roads of Beaver Lake, a lovely residential area in Derry. The course has several scenic vistas that are really beautiful.

Want to see GDTC's Turkey Trot course? Check is out here: video of the course filmed by ViewTheRace.com

Directions for Packet Pick up Only 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 right at 39 Pond Rd, on Nov 26th, 4:00PM-8:00PM. Parking permitted anywhere on North side of Route 102 or West side of Pond Road, bordering Beaver Lake. Please observe coned areas for no parking. There will be packet pick up at Derry Sports and Rehab, 23A Crystal Ave on Nov 23rd, 10:00AM-2:00PM.

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 If weather looks threatening check this website to see if the event has been cancelled. If cancelled, no refunds and pick up of T-shirts at a later date is responsibility of race entrant.