# Franklin Park Turkey Trot (Dorchester)

> Event for families in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton area (MA / NH). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM
- Where: Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester, MA 02121
- Ages: All ages; kids 5 and under free
- Price: $34.30 including fee (price rises after Oct 31); kids 5 and under free
- Organizer: Franklin Park Coalition
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Dorchester/FranklinParkTurkeyTrot
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

The largest Thanksgiving Day race in Boston loops the Franklin Park golf course, starting and finishing by the golf clubhouse. A second start wave is set aside for casual joggers and walkers; strollers, wheelchairs and leashed dogs are welcome, and there are prizes for the fastest stroller and best costumes. It has sold out in past years, so register early; kids 5 and under run free without registration.

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