The Norwood Turkey Trot

The Norwood Turkey Trot takes place in Norwood, Massachusetts, on November 22, 2026, with a single 4-mile race starting at 11:00 AM. This annual event is run on a fast but demanding course that winds through one of Norwood's residential neighborhoods, and it welcomes everyone from seasoned racers to first-timers looking for a holiday-week outing.

Four miles is a road distance that sits between a 5K and a 10K, so pacing matters: if you are used to 5K racing, plan to hold back slightly over the first mile and let the effort build. A late-morning start leaves time for a proper warm-up, which helps on a course described as quick but challenging. Runners preparing for a spring 10K or half marathon will find this a useful tune-up, while newer runners can treat it as a goal to build toward with three or four weeks of steady easy running and one faster session per week.