Now into its 27th 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 2023. 

 

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2025 Online Registration 

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Race Date: November 27, 2025

Start Time:  9:00 am for 5k;  8:45 am Kid's Race

 

Location:  Fisher Elementary

 

Registration:  Online  in advance is appreciated or via mail (paper registration form). In-person registration will be available but closes at 8:30 am on November 27. Packet pick up Wednesday night, November 26, 2024 at Fisher Elementary gymnasium from 5:30 - 6:30 pm or day of race.  Onsite registration requires check or cash please.

​    **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.

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Turkey Stuff:  Turkeyware to the first 200 entrants in the 5K run and walk.

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Entry Fees:                                     

           

• Postmarked by November 15, 2025 -                             $ 30            

• Postmarked by November 15, 2025 + BKVR Member - $ 20            

• Postmarked AFTER November 15 -                               $ 40            

• Family of 4 or less postmarked by November 15 -         $ 90            

• Family of 4 or less AFTER November 15, 2024  -          $110           

 

• Kids Fun Run -                                                               $1.00           

 

• BKVR Membership New or renewal at entry earns BKVR rate and guaranteed turkey wear -                                                                             $ 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!

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Questions:   Please contact battenkillrunners@gmail.com.

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All proceeds go to the BKVR Scholarship Fund!

Additional donations to the fund always welcome.