Jackson 5k Turkey Trot

NOV
26
2026
Thanksgiving morning trail event in Jackson, NH featuring a trail 5k and a kids 1k fun run, with day-of registration and awards for top finishers.
Thu 26 Nov 2026
5 kilometers

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Jackson 5k Turkey Trot & Kids Fun Run

The Jackson 5k Turkey Trot & Kids Fun Run is a Thanksgiving morning trail running event in Jackson, New Hampshire. It features a trail 5k routed through the Jackson nordic trails and the Eagle Mountain House golf course, plus a kids 1k fun run for participants aged 10 and under.

Staging for start and finish is on the Eagle Mountain House lower fields, and parking is at Eagle Mountain House. Organizers request carpooling and that participants leave a car in downtown Jackson.

Day-of registration is available; organizers ask that day-of fees be paid by cash or Venmo, listed as $30 per person or $60 for a family. Online registration closes on the entry page at the published deadline.

The course is known as The Wave and includes sections referred to as the John and the Henry. Awards are given to the top three men, top three women, and top masters. Proceeds benefit Jackson Grammar School and the Girls on the Run youth program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 5k trail through Jackson nordic trails and Eagle Mountain House golf course.
  • 1k kids fun run for ages 10 and under.
5 km
Jackson Turkey Trot 5k
Kids 1k Fun Run

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