Turkey Trot - Byron
Turkey Trot at Springbank Park
The event takes place on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Springbank Park, Commissioners Road West, London, Ontario, Canada. It is presented as a local Thanksgiving Monday tradition and includes a short race for young children called the Kiddy Trot. Donations will be collected on race day for the London Food Bank.
The distances offered are:
- 6.5 km cross country loop on grass, single track and stone chip
- 2 km single loop entirely on grass
- Kiddy Trot approximately 200 m run across grass
The 6.5 km course is a cross country loop made up of varied terrain and includes some short paved sections. The 2 km route is a single grass loop and the Kiddy Trot is a short grass run for little runners. Published information notes registration fees that vary by registration period and that donations are accepted on race day for the local food bank. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.