When are the Maine turkey trots in 2026?

All 7 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 8:00 AM: Bath Area Food Bank 5K Turkey Trot (Bath). 7 of the 7 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.

Are there free turkey trots in Maine?

None of the 7 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is Caribou Turkey Trot 5k (Caribou) at $10.

Which Maine turkey trots have a 10K or longer?

None of the 7 we list goes past a 10K. 5 are 5Ks.

Which Maine turkey trots have a kids' run?

2 of 7 add a kids' dash or fun run: Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 miler (Portland) and Turkey Trot 4 Hope (Norway).

Do Maine turkey trot prices go up before race day?

1 of 7 has a higher price coming. The soonest is Greely Hockey 5K Turkey Trot (Cumberland), going from $30 to $40 on Nov 19.

How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Portland?

At 8 AM it's usually 33°F, feeling like 26°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 7°F in 2018 to 45°F in 2009. It was at or below freezing in 9 of those years.

Maine turkey trots 2026

7 races in Maine on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 8:00 AM, entries start at $10. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.

Thanksgiving morning in Portland

Usually 33°F at 8 AM, feeling like 26°F

In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 25°F and 42°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing 9 times. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 17 of 20. Rain or snow fell at start time in 3 of 20. Typical wind is 5mph.

Coldest

7°F

2018, felt like -4°F

Warmest

45°F

2009, 2mph wind

Last year

38°F

2025, felt like 30°F

8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006

TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing

32°F

20062025

Prices going up soon

Prices checked Nov 7

$30 → $40 from Nov 19

Greely Hockey 5K Turkey Trot

Cumberland · 5K · 8:00 AM

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Bath Area Food Bank 5K Turkey Trot

Bath · starts 8:00 AM

Usually 31°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 24°F

$50

Caribou Turkey Trot 5k

Caribou · starts 9:00 AM

Usually 28°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 18°F

Includes: Turkey Trot Hat

$10

Greely Hockey 5K Turkey Trot

Cumberland · starts 8:00 AM

Usually 33°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 26°F

$30

$40 from Nov 19

Outfitters Turkey Trot

Kennebunk · starts 9:00 AM

Usually 34°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 27°F

Includes: Custom KO Swag

$40

Turkey Trot 4 Hope

Norway · starts 9:00 AM

4 mi1 miKids' runVirtual option

Usually 30°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 25°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$25

Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 miler

Portland · starts 9:00 AM

4 miKids' run

Usually 34°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 28°F

$33

The 11th Annual Savage Family Turkey Trot 5k (Run/Walk)

South Portland · starts 9:00 AM

Usually 34°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 28°F

Includes: Short Sleeved Shirt

$30

Maine turkey trot questions

When are the Maine turkey trots in 2026?: All 7 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 8:00 AM: Bath Area Food Bank 5K Turkey Trot (Bath). 7 of the 7 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.
Are there free turkey trots in Maine?: None of the 7 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is Caribou Turkey Trot 5k (Caribou) at $10.
Which Maine turkey trots have a 10K or longer?: None of the 7 we list goes past a 10K. 5 are 5Ks.
Which Maine turkey trots have a kids' run?: 2 of 7 add a kids' dash or fun run: Portland Thanksgiving Day 4 miler (Portland) and Turkey Trot 4 Hope (Norway).
Do Maine turkey trot prices go up before race day?: 1 of 7 has a higher price coming. The soonest is Greely Hockey 5K Turkey Trot (Cumberland), going from $30 to $40 on Nov 19.
How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Portland?: At 8 AM it's usually 33°F, feeling like 26°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 7°F in 2018 to 45°F in 2009. It was at or below freezing in 9 of those years.

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