Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K
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Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk
The Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk takes place on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Bethlehem, PA at Luckenbach Mill (459 Old York Road). The event includes these distances:
- 5 km run
- 5 km competitive walk
- 1.7 mile fun walk
The 5K course passes through Bethlehem’s Historic District and the Moravian Church Settlements, part of the Bethlehem World Heritage Site. A pet costume contest is part of the day; pet contest registration is free but human owners must be registered event participants. Profits support preservation and programming for Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. The presenting sponsor is Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s.
Registration, perks and prizes
Registration fees for 5K runners and competitive walkers are $35 until September 15, $40 from September 16 through November 28, and $45 after that date. The 1.7 mile fun walk is $20 until September 15, $25 from September 16 through November 28, and $30 after that date. A youth division code (YOUTHDIVISION) provides a $5 discount for expanded youth age groups; a NOSHIRT code offers a $2 reduction for registrants who decline a race shirt (valid until November 12).
All registered participants receive a Turkey Trot T-shirt, healthy race day refreshments, free weekend admission to Trees of Historic Bethlehem and the museums with shirt or bib, and a 10% discount at the Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe with shirt or bib. Overall male and female winners in adult running and competitive walking receive a Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Heritage Family Membership valued at $125. Prizes are also awarded across listed age groups for adults and youth. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.