Killington Turkey Trot

Killington Turkey Trot takes place in Killington, Vermont, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The event offers a single format, the Killington 5K Turkey Trot (3.1 miles), with the start at 9:30 a.m. Set in the Green Mountains resort town, it is a short holiday run that fits easily into a Thanksgiving weekend spent in the area.

Running a 5K in Vermont at the end of November means preparing for cold: a hat, gloves and a layer you can shed after the first mile are sensible, and a warm-up jog of ten minutes before the 9:30 a.m. start will help your legs feel ready rather than stiff. If you are treating the race as a season-ending effort, keep your easy running consistent in the weeks before and add one short interval session a week. If you are new to running or simply joining family for the morning, a handful of easy 30-minute runs or brisk walks beforehand is enough to enjoy the distance without strain. The late start leaves plenty of time afterward for the rest of the holiday.