Chester County Turkey Trot
Updated
Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 7:40 AM, in Downingtown (445 Manor Avenue). Distances: 5K. Entry from $38; the 5K goes from $38 to $40 after November 24.
Course and race notes
The Chester County Turkey Trot is celebrating its 25th year and there's still nothing better than spending time with friends and family on Thanksgiving Day!
We are excited to bring the community together once again for a fun social event and a great cause!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
7:40 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$38
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Tue Nov 24 (in 17 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Apr 30, 2026
Race day in Downingtown
Weather
51° / 29°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 35% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, W Chester 2 Nw, PA (5.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:59 AM – 4:40 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 41 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
25 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Taco Bell quick bite0.2 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.4 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
1 within 3 mi10 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Home2 Suites by Hilton Downingtown Exton Route 30
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Check prices at Home2 Suites by Hilton Downingtown Exton Route 30 →
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Residence Inn
About 13 min drive4.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hampton Inn
About 13 min drive4.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Spark by Hilton Exton
About 14 min drive4.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Fairfield Inn Philadelphia West Chester/Exton
About 14 min drive4.5 mi from the start
Check prices at Fairfield Inn Philadelphia West Chester/Exton →
Hotels on the map
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