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Batavia Turkey Trot

Name: Batavia Turkey Trot
Start: 2025-11-27
End: 2025-11-27
Location: Batavia

Batavia, United States • 27 Nov 2025

The Batavia Turkey Trot is a festive 5K run held in Batavia, NY, on Thanksgiving Day. This family- and stroller-friendly event welcomes runners, joggers, and walkers of all levels, encouraging participants to don costumes for added fun. The course offers a scenic morning run through Batavia, creating a warm, community-focused atmosphere. A unique feature of the event is its charitable mission: 100% of proceeds support Crossroads House, a local comfort care home providing compassionate end-of-life care. Participants enjoy prizes for best costumes, hot drinks, snacks, and post-race celebrations, making it a meaningful and enjoyable way to start the holiday. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New York Batavia

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5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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