Chester County Turkey Trot

The Chester County Turkey Trot is celebrating its 23rd year and there's still nothing better than spending time with friends and family on Thanksgiving Day! With in-person and virtual options, we are excited to be bringing 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 the Cure4Cam Childhood Cancer Foundation! Cure4Cam is a charity partner of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and co-funds research grants with them. 

This 23rd annual Chester County Turkey Trot, what has become a great holiday tradition for locals and their holiday guests, will be held on Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024 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 2,200 registered runners! (No T-shirts for free Kids’ Run or Virtual participants)

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 of participants we are strongly discouraging the use of Strollers and Baby joggers in the BLUE WAVE. 
(No Strollers or Baby Joggers are allowed in the GOLD wave)

DOGS? We love our furry friends! Unfortunately, due to the crowds, no pets are allowed at the event. Thanks for understanding.

In addition to supporting the Downingtown West Cross Country team, proceeds of the race will benefit the Cure4Cam Childhood Cancer Foundation. Information on Cure4Cam is available at www.cure4cam.org. The Cure4Cam Childhood Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by family and friends in memory of Cameron Evans, a teammate and friend who finished his race with leukemia in May 2012. Cameron was a gifted athlete and a compassionate, positive, and inspiring young man. His perseverance and spirit touched all of us.

AWARDS & RESULTS

There will be a brief awards ceremony inside the stadium at the conclusion of the event (estimated around 9:15-9:30AM).
Prize Money, Pies and Raffle winners will all be announced at this ceremony. 

Prizes include: 

GOLD WAVE * cash prizes only apply to Gold Wave runners

Top 5 Male and Female ($250, $150, $100, $75, $50)
Top Masters Male and Female ($125)
Top 3 Each Age Group: Terrific Thanksgiving Pies!!!
(14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+)
** All Monetary Awards must be verified and signed for at the awards table. 

BLUE WAVE

Top 3 Each Age Group: Terrific Thanksgiving Pies!!!
(8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80

 

Thank you so much to our valued sponsors. To learn more about them, please click on the links below.