The Annual Thanksgiving Day 5K, Now the Turkey Trot, is On in Wellesley

The tradition continues, with a new name. On Thanksgiving Day morning, Nov. 27, the Turkey Trot is running in Wellesley.

Starting and ending in Linden Square on Linden Street, this 5K runs through scenic Wellesley. The route includes Crest Road, a pass by the firehouse, Weston Road, the Wellesley College campus and Route 135, running past the famous Boston marathon scream tunnel.

The Fund for Wellesley presents this annual race, with the mission of the fun to promote the common good and benefit all the residents of the town. It serves as a source funding to foster innovation and collaboration in support of community needs and opportunities.

Prizes are awarded at the Turkey Trot to the top 3 overall male and female runners, and to a number of age groups.

Read about the race, register, get the complete route, and lots more information here.

Some residents were concerned and confused after receiving an alert via mail that the race had been “canceled.” The Swellesley Report reported that the race that had been canceled is the Turkey5, not to be confused with the Wellesley Turkey Trot. “Organizers of last year’s race had a dispute, resulting in a new race being held on Thanksgiving in Wellesley this year as well as a new charitable organization affiliation (The Fund for Wellesley),” said the Swellesley Report.