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Name: Jackson 5k Turkey Trot
Start: 2026-11-26
End: 2026-11-26
Location: Jackson

Jackson, United States • 26 Nov 2026

Jackson 5k Turkey Trot & Kids Fun Run

The Jackson 5k Turkey Trot and Kids Fun Run is a trail running event held on Thursday, November 27, 2025 in Jackson, New Hampshire. Staging for start and finish is on the Eagle Mountain House lower fields, with parking available at Eagle Mountain House.

Distances offered:

5 km Turkey Trot: Trail through Jackson nordic trails and Eagle Mountain House golf course.
Kids 1 km Fun Run: For children aged 10 and under, held with the main event.

The listed course name is The Wave and it includes sections called The John and The Henry. Day of registration is available; organizers noted that cash or Venmo are accepted for day of payments and that individual and family fees apply.

Awards are given to the top three men and top three women and to top masters. Event proceeds benefit local youth programs, including Jackson Grammar School and the Girls on the Run program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States New Hampshire Jackson

Race information

Website Registration

5 km

Turkey Trot 5k

Kids 1k Fun Run

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

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