Fairhaven Turkey Trot

Fairhaven Turkey Trot takes place in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026. There is one format, listed simply as a walk or run over 5K (3.1 miles), and it starts at 8:00 a.m. Everyone shares the same start, so the field ranges from people racing it to people covering the distance at a conversation pace.

That mix is worth taking into account when you line up. If you intend to run hard, position yourself near the front so the first quarter mile is not spent weaving; if you are walking or jogging it with family, drift back and enjoy a relaxed morning. Southeastern Massachusetts in late November is cold and often windy off the water, which makes a proper warm-up more valuable than any last-minute training. Ten to fifteen minutes of easy jogging before the 8:00 gun, plus a couple of strides, will let you hit your pace from the opening mile rather than three minutes in.