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Name: Northumberland Turkey Trot
Start: 2026-10-12
End: 2026-10-12
Location: Cobourg

Cobourg, Canada • 12 Oct 2026

Northumberland Turkey Trot : Cobourg, ON

The Northumberland Turkey Trot takes place on October 12, 2026 at the Cobourg YMCA, 339 Elgin St W, Cobourg, ON. The event supports the YMCA Strong Communities Campaign to reduce financial barriers for people in the community.

Event formats include:

The Gobbler 5K Run
The Gobbler 2.5K Run/Walk
Wing Ding 1K Kids Fun Run
Gobble Wobble for ages 4 and under
Choose Your Own Adventure Turkey Trot virtual option

Runners start at the YMCA and follow a course through the Cobourg Conservation Area. The majority of the route is on grass with uneven ground and small rolling hills; the 5K is two loops of the 2.5K course. The 5K and 2.5K are timed events; the kids 1K is untimed. Finisher medals are reserved for the first 400 registrants who participate in the 2.5K and 5K; kids medals for the 1K are limited to 150.

Awards include top finishers by sex and age category (18 and under, 19 plus), draw prizes, and the Golden Drumstick Award for best turkey spirit. Dogs on leash are welcome in the start/finish area only. Strollers should remain off the running courses; the 2.5K may suit those using backpack carriers. Bibs are assigned on site at check in. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Ontario Cobourg

Race information

Website Registration

5 km

The Gobbler 5k Run

The Gobbler 2.5k Run/walk

Wing Ding 1k Kids Fun Run

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

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