Tough 10 Turkey Trot
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Event details
The Tough 10 & Fast 5 Turkey Trot is scheduled for November 30, 2025 at Ghiloni Park, 239 Concord Road, Marlborough, MA. The event includes two distance options:
- 10 mile run
- 5 mile run/walk
This 20+ year Highland City Striders tradition has no entry fee. Participants are asked to bring 15 canned or non-perishable goods to support the Marlborough Community Cupboard. The 10-mile and 5-mile courses are run simultaneously and both conclude at the finish line in Ghiloni Park. The 5-mile race is open to walkers and runners.
Course, timing and awards
The courses run through the hills of Marlborough and Hudson and are supported by course marshals. GPX files are provided for both the 10-mile and 5-mile courses. A 2:15 time limit applies to the 10-mile event; runners who have not reached the 10/5 split after 40 minutes will be directed to the 5-mile finish line by volunteers. Awards are given to top finishers in both races, with additional prizes distributed randomly by local sponsors and a prize for the largest team. The event includes on-course photographers and post-race refreshments. The national anthem will be performed by a member of the Highland City Striders. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.