# 47th Annual Talking Turkey 6 Mile Race

- **When:** Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** 250 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke, MA, 01040
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-216896-47th-annual-talking-turkey-6-mile-race

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Holyoke/ThAnnualTalkingTurkeyRace?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

🦃 47 YEARS OF RUNNING, FRIENDSHIP & THANKSGIVING TRADITION!

Thanksgiving is about family, friends, and cherished traditions! Join us for the 47th Annual Talking Turkey Race, a scenic 6-mile run around beautiful Ashley Reservoir.

Whether you're chasing a personal best or running off that Thanksgiving feast, there's no better way to celebrate the holiday weekend!

Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 12 Noon
📍 Holyoke Lodge of Elks | 250 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke, MA

RACE AWARDS
Overall Male & Female Winners — $100 Each
Age Group Awards

RUN OFF THE TURKEY ... THEN GOBBLE UP THE FUN!
The fun doesn't stop at the finish line! Join us inside the Holyoke Lodge of Elks for our legendary post-race celebration featuring:

🍝 Pasta Dinner & Clam Chowder
🍰 Desserts
🎸 LIVE MUSIC BY FUEL THE MADNESS!
🍻 Cash Bar
🎉 Great Friends, Great Music & Thanksgiving Weekend Fun!

OFFICIAL RACE SHIRT
Celebrate 47 years of tradition with an official long-sleeve technical race shirt! Register early for our special race-and-shirt package.

Sign up by November 22nd to be guaranteed a race shirt!

THE EARLY TURKEY GETS THE DEAL! 

Register October 16th – November 1st: $35 
November 2nd - November 22nd: $38
November 23-November 25th: $40

Online registration ends 11/25/2026 at 12:00 pm

❤️ KEEP THE TRADITION ALIVE!
From longtime participants to first-time runners, everyone is welcome to be part of this New England tradition.

Bring your family. Rally your running buddies. Make some memories!

Hosted by Holyoke Credit Union, Holyoke Lodge of Elks, and Empire One Running Club.

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-216896-47th-annual-talking-turkey-6-mile-race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-216896-47th-annual-talking-turkey-6-mile-race) — data from Run This (runthis.run).