Join us on Thanksgiving morning for the Maudslay Turkey Trot, an affordable, family-friendly event for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. One hundred percent of net proceeds are donated to local charitable organizations, including Our Neighbors’ Table, The Pettengill House, and area food pantries. The beautiful cross country / trail course takes you across 5 km of Maudslay's fields and forests—the perfect start to your holiday morning! This year's event is a collaboration between Joppa Flats Running Club and Winner's Circle Running Club. Starting in 2027, WCRC will be the stewards of this famous local race!
Registration Dates
Online registration closes Wed, Nov 25, 10 am.
Race day registration is open at 7 AM
Packet / Bib Pickup
Early Packet Pickup on Wednesday, November 25, 4–7 pm, at RiverWalk Brewing Company in Newburyport. Enjoy live music, craft beer, hard seltzer, and pub food during early pickup!
Race Day Packet Pickup / Registration Thanksgiving morning beginning at 7 AM in the white garage across from the parking lot at Maudslay State Park.
Race Swag!
The first 900 registered runners will receive a race t-shirt!
Race T-Shirt
Refresh with drinks and snacks at the finish line as you celebrate completing the race!
Finish Line Snacks
We will award prizes to the top 3 overall finishers and top 3 in each age group.
Awards
Free race photos, taken by our own professional photographers.
Race Photos
Charitable Partners
Your registration helps supports local charities that are integral to our community and have personal significance to many of our club members.
Our Neighbor's Table
Founded in 1992 to provide a weekly hot meal and companionship for neighbors in need, Our Neighbors' Table now serves 12 communities in Northern Essex County.
Currently ONT operates a free market and warehouse at the Jardis-Taylor Center on Main Street in Amesbury, supports distribution and integrated markets in its service area, and still operates a weekly Community Meal every Wednesday.
The Pettengill House
The Pettengill House, Inc. is an award-winning non-profit social service agency for the local community. In collaboration with our community partners, we have extensive experience in providing "wrap-around" services to support at-risk individuals, children and families through education, intervention, and a therapeutic system of care.