Toss Your Turkey 5K

NOV
27
2025
Join the Toss Your Turkey 5K in Pottstown on Thanksgiving Day for a fun road 5K and a frozen turkey toss with prizes. Run in person or virtually and support local charities.
Thu 27 Nov 2025
5 kilometers

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Event details

The Toss Your Turkey 5K (15th Annual) takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Montgomery County Community College in Pottstown, PA. The event is presented by Pottsgrove Athletics in conjunction with Manatawny Athletic Club.

Distances

  • 5K - in-person road loop, wheel-measured and described as flat
  • Virtual 5K - can be completed any day from November 22 to November 27

Additional information

Registration price is listed as $30 for each event, with prices increasing closer to the race. Day-of registration fee is $35; group/family pre-registration is available at 5 entries for $125 and $25 for each additional runner. Long-sleeved tech shirts are offered; shirts are guaranteed through November 5 and available afterward while supplies last (up to 500).

The event includes a frozen turkey toss for entrants, with the male and female who toss the turkey the farthest and also complete the 5K receiving a special gift. Proceeds will go to local charities: Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities for Feeding and Sheltering the Homeless, God’s Kitchen, Operation143, and Pottsgrove Athletics. There are no refunds and the event will take place rain or shine.

Awards are given to overall winners and age-group finishers. Age groups start at 13 and under and progress through 70+. Overall winners receive a first place award, a TYT theme award, and pie; age-group placers receive TYT-themed awards and pies as noted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Toss Your Turkey 5k
Virtual 5k

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