Downingtown, PA | Thursday, November 26, 2026Registration OpenTurkey TrotCharity / Cause
The Chester County Turkey Trot is celebrating its 25th year and there's still nothing better than spending time with friends and family on Thanksgiving Day! We are excited to bring the community together once again for a fun social event and a great cause! Did you know that this race has helped to raise funds for childhood cancer research since 2012? Get a festive start to YOUR Thanksgiving morning at the Chester County Turkey Trot 5k Run/1mile Walk and help children facing a cancer diagnosis (through sponsorships and donations) through Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF). The previous race beneficiary, Cure4Cam Childhood Cancer Foundation, has transitioned to The Cure4Cam Hero Fund through ALSF. This annual Chester County Turkey Trot, what has become a great holiday tradition for locals and their holiday guests, will be held on Thanksgiving morning at Downingtown West High School! The event is a 5k race (2 Waves* - see note below) , 2K walk, and a kids’ fun run. There's no better way to start this festive morning!! Historically, this race has gotten an impressive turnout of about 3,000 registered runners and we anticipate a break crowd of both seasoned trotters and new friends this year. *Please note that any runners with a projected finish time of less than 25 minutes are encouraged to register for the Gold Wave! More than 25 minutes - the Blue Wave is for you! For course map, click here. TIME SCHEDULE: 7:40 AM Gold Wave 5k (Sub 25 Minutes 5k Cut-Off) 8:15 AM Blue Wave 5K Race 8:15 AM 2K Walk 9:00 AM Kids' Run on the Track Presented by Track Stars Youth Programs 9:15-9:30 AM Awards Ceremonies (Gold Wave/Blue Wave) Technical running shirts are guaranteed to the first 2,000 registered runners! ( No T-shirts for free Kids’ Run ) WALKERS - Please consider the 2k walk instead of the 5k Race as the course will be very crowded. ** No need to switch your event online, just start with the walkers inside the stadium. ** STROLLERS - due to the high number
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Participant Giveaway
5K: T-Shirt
2K: T-Shirt
Sponsors Tshirts ONLY: T-Shirt
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
5K
$32.00
Apr 30
Oct 30
$35.00
Oct 31
Nov 24
$38.00
Nov 25
Nov 26
2K
$32.00
Apr 30
Oct 30
$35.00
Oct 31
Nov 24
$38.00
Nov 25
Nov 26
Kids’ Fun Run
$0.00
Apr 30
Past Results
2K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2019
59
45:46
23:04
2018
30
24:12
18:27
5K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
1,851
30:28
14:49
2024
1,086
29:11
15:06
2023
1,725
30:11
14:26
2022
Interested in this race?
Nov 26
Sponsors Tshirts ONLY
$0.00
Apr 30
Nov 26
Race Parking and Start
2024 PARKING AND RACE START PARKING Parking will be off-campus for this year’s Turkey Trot. NO PARKING at the schools! Where is parking AVAILABLE? St. Joseph’s Church (across from DWest) (332 Manor Avenue, Downingtown) Kerr Park (Only ½ Mile from the start) (1 Park Lane, Downingtown, around corner from Manor Ave) Water Plant Way (east of the DW complex, take Parkside Drive off of Rt 282 to Water Plant Way Where am I NOT ALLOWED to park? (***campus areas are being used for this year’s race) Downi