GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Derry, New Hampshire
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $35 on Nov 26, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADULT (14 & Older) 5K Run / Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 26, 2026 | – |
| KID (13 & under as of race day) 5K Run / Walk *No Free Shirt* | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $10$15 after Nov 26, 2026 | – |
| Virtual GDTC Turkey Trot *No Free Shirt*Virtual | 5K | Nov 26, 20267:00 AM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Nov 26, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- ADULT (14 & Older) 5K Run / Walk: $30 until Nov 25, then $35 until Nov 26.
- KID (13 & under as of race day) 5K Run / Walk *No Free Shirt*: $10 until Nov 25, then $15 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Hampshire ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Hampshire runs 34:06, about 10:59 a mile, based on 70 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:56 and men in 31:07.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:50 AM, and the ADULT (14 & Older) 5K Run / Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 530 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
39 Pond Road, Derry, NH 03038
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (Jason Bui) for GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:28 or better, the top quarter in 28:45, and half the field in 34:10; the last tenth came in after 54:57.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:07 | 17:35 |
| 20-29 | 21:09 | 18:38 |
| 30-39 | 22:50 | 19:48 |
| 40-49 | 24:46 | 21:45 |
| 50-59 | 25:51 | 21:14 |
| 60-69 | 29:38 | 26:15 |
| 70+ | 46:33 | 36:51 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
About average for New Hampshire 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:45, against 28:57 in a typical New Hampshire 5K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 29°F at dawn to 43°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 23°F and hot years reach 52°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 39 Pond Road, Derry, NH 03038Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 530 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 26, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Hampshire?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Hampshire ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,036 runners finished the ADULT (13 & Older) 5K Run / Walk; the median finish was 34:10 and the winner ran 17:26.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:45, against 28:57 in a typical New Hampshire 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 39 Pond Road, Derry, NH 03038.
From the organizers
53rd ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K ROAD RACE
Thanksgiving Day - November 26, 2026- 9:00 AM
Galliens Town Beach on Beaver Lake
***REGISTRATION CUT OFF TO RECEIVE A RACE SHIRT IS NOVEMBER 1, 2026 (11/1/2026). NO EXCEPTIONS.***
Food Donations - For ALL ENTRIES we request a donation of any non-perishable canned good or dry food item. All food donations go to food pantries in the Greater Derry area to help those in need. If you forget your donation we ask for a small cash donation which will go to the food pantry.
ADULTS (14 & older)KIDS (13 & under)
Pre-Registration (Online Registration)$30$10 Shirt not included with kid's registration