Now into its 30th year! This family friendly race normally begins at Fisher Elementary School in Arlington, VT each Thanksgiving morning. Looking forward to in person racing and comradery in 2025.
2026 Online Registration
Race Date: November 26, 2026
Start Time: 9:00 am for 5k; 8:45 am Kid's Race
Location: Fisher Elementary
Registration: Online or Mail in registration. In-person registration is available during packet pick up Wednesday night, November 25, 2026 at Fisher Elementary gymnasium from 5:30 - 6:30 pm and on day of race, November 26, but closes at 8:30 am. Onsite registration requires check or cash preferred please. You may pay on our website (additional processing fees, available 11/25 and 11/26) bring proof of payment AND your completed registration form.
**Please note, dogs, strollers and headphones are strongly discouraged due to requirements from RRCA. Strollers must start at the back of the pack. There is a 5 minute wait before runners with dogs will be allowed to run on a short 4' lead.
Turkey Stuff: Turkey "bling" to the first 250 entrants in the 5K run and walk registered.
Entry Fees:
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Postmarked by November 14, 2025 - $ 30
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Postmarked by November 14, 2025 + BKVR Member - $ 20
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Postmarked AFTER November 14, 2025 - $ 40
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Family of 4 or less postmarked by November 14, 2025 - $ 90
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Family of 4 or less AFTER November 14, 2025 - $110
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Kids Fun Run - $1.00
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SHOE FUND: donation toward the fund for running shoes for area high school
runners in financial need $ optional donation
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BKVR Membership New or renewal at entry earns BKVR rate - $ 20 (2-person) $ 25 (family)
Fun Stuff: Post your fun race photos to the Running of the Turkeys Facebook page for a chance to win vintage turkey swag!
Questions: Please contact battenkillrunners@gmail.com.
All proceeds go to the BKVR Scholarship Fund!
Additional donations to the fund always welcome.
Calling all turkeys for the
31st
Running of the Turkeys
2026
