Events
Place
Luckenbach Mill
Bethlehem, PA US 18018
Description
Did you gobble till you wobble? Work off that big meal and enjoy the gateway to the holiday season with your friends and family at Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites annual Turkey Trot! Runners, walkers and even the family pup enjoy participating in this fun event. A 5K course challenges runners and competitive walkers, while a 1.7 mile fun walk and Pet Costume Contest round out this exciting day. All profits from this event support preservation and programming around three centuries of history right in our community.
Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Physical Therapy at St. Luke's!
Race Information
Race Start Times and Locations
Location: Luckenbach Mill, 459 Old York Road, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Race Day: Saturday, November 30
Parking in the Spring Street lot will be open until 8:30 AM and will reopen for cars to exit at 10AM. If you park in this lot you will not be able to leave until 10AM! Please note!
Bib Pick-Up at Luckenback Mill
- Friday, November 29, 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Saturday, November 30, 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Start Times
- 8:15 am - Best Pet Costume Contest
- 9 am - Runners Start
- 9:05 am - Competitive Walkers Start
- 9:10 am - Fun Walkers Start
Registration Dates
5K Runners or Competitive Walkers
- Until September 15: $35
- September 16 – November 28: $40
- Race Day November 30: $40
1.7 Mile Fun Walk
- Until September 15: $20
- September 16 - November 28: $25
- Race Day November 30: $30
Registration Perks
ALL REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
- Turkey Trot T-Shirt
- FREE healthy race day refreshments
- FREE admission to Trees of Historic Bethlehem and our Museums all weekend long with your race shirt or bib 10% discount at the Schropp Dry Goods Shoppe for unique holiday gift shopping all weekend long (with your race shirt or bib)
Categories and Prizes
ADULT RUNNERS
- Overall Male & Female winners receive a Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Family Membership!
- Prizes to 1st and 2nd place winners (M & F) in age groups:
- 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
ADULT COMPETITIVE WALKERS
- Overall Male & Female winners receive a Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Family Membership!
YOUTH RUNNERS
- Prizes to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in age groups:
- Ages 5-8, 9-11, 12-15
7th Annual Best Pet Costume Contest
Register your pup and dress up in creative Turkey Trot themed attire!
Pet Costume Contest registration is FREE but human owners must be registered Turkey Trot participants.
Contestants assemble at 8:15 am at the stage, judging begins a 8:30 am.
Costumes judged on:
- Creativity
- Turkey Trot theme
- Best pet/handler team
Registration Link: https://historicbethlehem.org/turkey-trot-best-pet/
Course Maps
Volunteers
Our volunteers make the Turkey Trot a fun and successful holiday tradition! Join the team helping with race day details, assuring a great day for all participants. Profits from this event directly support Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites mission of preserving and interpreting three centuries of history in our community. Be a part of it, even if you don’t have racing shoes!
If you're interested, please contact Beth Beatty at bbeatty@historicbethlehem.org.
Sponsors
Introduce your business to more than 1,600 participants.
Expand your audience and give back to the community by becoming a sponsor of one of the Lehigh Valley’s most popular Thanksgiving weekend traditions.
Depending on your sponsorship level, perks include:
- Company logo on Turkey Trot shirt.
- Listing as sponsor on the Turkey Trot webpage.
- Free registrations, for a fantastic team-building event.
Contact Beth Beatty at bbeatty@historicbethlehem.org for sponsorship information.
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