Tough 10 & Fast 5 Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 29, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Marlborough, Massachusetts
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mile Run | 10 Mile | Nov 29, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| 5 Mile Run/Walk | 8K | Nov 29, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Nov 29.
Online registration closes Nov 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the 10 Mile Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 450 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
239 Concord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752
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 results (2 years)10 Mile Run
5 Mile Run/Walk
Aggregated from official results for Tough 10 & Fast 5 Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Tough 10 & Fast 5 Turkey Trot?
At the 2025 10 Mile Run, the fastest tenth finished in 1:07:10 or better, the top quarter in 1:16:02, and half the field in 1:29:46; the last tenth came in after 1:49:54.
At the 2025 5 Mile Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 38:43 or better, the top quarter in 47:46, and half the field in 56:11; the last tenth came in after 1:13:50.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:40:31 | 1:05:01 |
| 30-39 | 1:24:50 | 1:07:43 |
| 40-49 | 1:11:17 | 1:06:09 |
| 50-59 | 1:22:31 | 1:09:21 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:28:44 |
| 70+ | n/a | 1:34:57 |
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.
Finishers by year
Up 14 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Tough 10 & Fast 5 Turkey Trot 10 Mile year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 110 to 128 finishers, and the median time rose from 1:28:54 to 1:29:46.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 128 (+16%) | 1:29:46 | under 1:07:10 | 54:51 |
| 2024 | 110 | 1:28:54 | under 1:10:04 | 56:29 |
From each year's official results for the 10 Mile; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most US 10-mile races
The fastest quarter of the 2025 10-mile race field finished under 1:16:02, against 1:24:00 in a typical US 10-mile race, so times here run 9 percent faster.
- 8K: Slower than most Massachusetts 8Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 8K field finished under 47:46, against 40:37 in a typical Massachusetts 8K, so times here run 18 percent slower.
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 29 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 43°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 54°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
- 239 Concord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 450 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 8K, 10 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 29, 2026), 2025 (Nov 30, 2025), 2024 (Dec 1, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Tough 10 & Fast 5 Turkey Trot?
- Sunday, November 29, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 29, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- 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?
- 8K, 10 Mile.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 128 runners finished the 10 Mile Run; the median finish was 1:29:46 and the winner ran 54:51.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 10-mile race field finished under 1:16:02, against 1:24:00 in a typical US 10-mile race, so times here run 9 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 239 Concord Road, Marlborough, MA 01752.
From the organizers
WHEN: November 29, 2026
WHERE: Ghiloni Park, 239 Concord Road, Marlboro, MA
FEATURES:
This 20+ year Strider tradition has no entry fee! Just bring 20 canned or non-perishable goods to support the Marlborough Community Cupboard and Hudson Food Pantry.
The 10-mile and 5-mile courses are run simultaneously and conclude at the finish line in Ghiloni Park.
Awards for our top finishers in both races!
Award for the largest team!
These beautiful courses roll through the hills of Marlborough and Hudson and are well-supported by our cheerful course marshals along the way.
The 5-mile race is open to walkers and runners.