When are the New Hampshire turkey trots in 2026?

All 15 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 7:30 AM: Great Gobbler 5K (Nashua). 12 of the 13 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.

Are there free turkey trots in New Hampshire?

None of the 15 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is Brookline Turkey Fun Run & Walk (Brookline) at $20.

Which New Hampshire turkey trots have a 10K or longer?

1 of 15: 2026 T4G (Thanks For Giving) 5k/10k (Exeter).

Which New Hampshire turkey trots have a kids' run?

4 of 15 add a kids' dash or fun run: 18th Annual Bow Athletic Club and Bow PD Turkey Trot (Bow), Brookline Turkey Fun Run & Walk (Brookline), GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot (Derry) and Great Gobbler 5K (Nashua).

Do New Hampshire turkey trot prices go up before race day?

6 of 15 have a higher price coming. The soonest is 2026 Annual Keene Wobble Gobble 4-Mile Run/Walk (Keene), going from $30 to $35 on Nov 22.

How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Manchester?

At 8 AM it's usually 31°F, feeling like 24°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 5°F in 2018 to 46°F in 2009. It was at or below freezing in 12 of those years.

New Hampshire turkey trots 2026

15 races in New Hampshire on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 7:30 AM, entries start at $20. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.

Thanksgiving morning in Manchester

Usually 31°F at 8 AM, feeling like 24°F

In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 26°F and 40°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing 12 times. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 18 of 20. Rain or snow fell at start time in 3 of 20. Typical wind is 7mph.

Coldest

5°F

2018, felt like -6°F

Warmest

46°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

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15 races

Drew Ceppetelli Turkey Trot

Barrington · starts 9:00 AM

Usually 33°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 27°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$30

18th Annual Bow Athletic Club and Bow PD Turkey Trot

Bow · starts 8:00 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 31°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 23°F

Includes: T-Shirt Hoodie

$40

$50 on race day

Brookline Turkey Fun Run & Walk

Brookline · starts 8:00 AM

Kids' run

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

$20

GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Derry · starts 9:00 AM

5KKids' runVirtual option

Usually 33°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 26°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$30

$35 on race day

Dover Turkey Trot

Dover · starts 8:30 AM

Usually 33°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 27°F

2026 T4G (Thanks For Giving) 5k/10k

Exeter · starts 8:00 AM

5K10K

Usually 33°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 27°F

Francestown Turkey Trot 5K

Francestown · starts 8:30 AM

Usually 30°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 23°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$25

$30 on race day

Gilford Youth Center Turkey Trot

Gilford

Usually 32°F at 8 AM, feels like 24°F

Hampstead Turkey Trot

Hampstead · starts 8:30 AM

Usually 33°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 27°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$25

$30 on race day

2026 Annual Keene Wobble Gobble 4-Mile Run/Walk

Keene · starts 8:30 AM

4 mi

Usually 31°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 23°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$30

$35 from Nov 22

Rotary Club of Merrimack's 5K Turkey Trot- Thanksgiving Morning

Merrimack · starts 8:00 AM

Usually 32°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 25°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$25

Great Gobbler 5K

Nashua · starts 7:30 AM

5KKids' run

Usually 32°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 25°F

Includes: Great Gobbler Shirt

$30

$35 on race day

Seacoast Rotary Turkey Trot 5K

Portsmouth

Usually 36°F at 8 AM, feels like 28°F

Free Fall 5k

Rochester · starts 8:30 AM

Usually 31°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 25°F

Windham Turkey Trot

Windham · starts 9:00 AM

5 mi

Usually 35°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 28°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$30

New Hampshire turkey trot questions

When are the New Hampshire turkey trots in 2026?: All 15 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 7:30 AM: Great Gobbler 5K (Nashua). 12 of the 13 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.
Are there free turkey trots in New Hampshire?: None of the 15 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is Brookline Turkey Fun Run & Walk (Brookline) at $20.
Which New Hampshire turkey trots have a 10K or longer?: 1 of 15: 2026 T4G (Thanks For Giving) 5k/10k (Exeter).
Which New Hampshire turkey trots have a kids' run?: 4 of 15 add a kids' dash or fun run: 18th Annual Bow Athletic Club and Bow PD Turkey Trot (Bow), Brookline Turkey Fun Run & Walk (Brookline), GDTC Thanksgiving Turkey Trot (Derry) and Great Gobbler 5K (Nashua).
Do New Hampshire turkey trot prices go up before race day?: 6 of 15 have a higher price coming. The soonest is 2026 Annual Keene Wobble Gobble 4-Mile Run/Walk (Keene), going from $30 to $35 on Nov 22.
How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Manchester?: At 8 AM it's usually 31°F, feeling like 24°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 5°F in 2018 to 46°F in 2009. It was at or below freezing in 12 of those years.

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