Running of the Turkeys - Arlington
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Event details
The 2025 Running of the Turkeys is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025 in Arlington, Vermont. The event is organized around a traditional Thanksgiving morning run starting at Fisher Elementary School, 504 East Arlington Road, Arlington, VT 05250. The course is described as scenic for southwestern Vermont and includes multiple hills. Distances and entry options offered:
- 5K (regular)
- 5K (Battenkill Valley Runners member)
- Kids Fun Run
A family entry option is available for up to four people.
Logistics and awards
Entry fees and registration details listed by the organizer include a regular 5K fee of $30, a Battenkill Valley Runners member 5K fee of $20, a Kids Fun Run fee of $1, and a family fee of $90 for up to four people. Race fees increase after November 14, 2025; Kids Fun Run registration ends November 25, 2025. Pre-race registration and packet pick-up occur on Wednesday, November 26 at the school. Walkers are welcome. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers and to age-group winners; age groups are in 10-year increments, with 60 and above in 5-year increments. Turkey t-shirts are guaranteed to the first 200 entrants in the 5K run and walk. All proceeds go to the BKVR Scholarship Fund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.