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Name: Turkey Trot - Byron
Start: 2026-10-12
End: 2026-10-12
Location: Byron

Byron, Canada • 12 Oct 2026

Turkey Trot - Springbank Park, London, ON

The Turkey Trot takes place on October 12, 2026 at Springbank Park in London, Ontario. The event includes several short races on grass and trail and features a separate children’s trot.

Distances offered

6.5K: cross country loop on grass, single track, stone chip, and some short paved sections.
2K: single loop entirely on grass.
Kiddy Trot: approximately 200 m run across grass.

Registration is offered in two pricing periods: January 21 to October 4 and October 5 to October 11, with higher fees in the later period. Donations will be collected on race day for the London Food Bank.

The event day includes race day registration and the three races listed above. The description summarizes the course types and event format for the 2026 edition. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Ontario Byron

Race information

Website Registration

7 km

6.5k

Kiddy Trot

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

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