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 fan-favorite 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.
NEW THIS YEAR!
- Expanded youth age groups (M, F)! Ages Up to-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15 Use code YOUTHDIVISION to receive $5 off race registration for these age groups only.
- Use code NOSHIRT to save $2 off your registration if you do not want a race shirt. Code is valid only until November 12.
- "Holiday Spirit" Race Attire awards! Show your holiday spirit with creative race attire. Prizes to Most Spirited Individual and Most Spirited Group! See if you can impress Santa! Must be a registered race participant to qualify. Advance contest registration not required.
All profits from this event support preservation and programming around three centuries of history right in our community.
THANK YOU 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 29
Please refer to the Bethlehem Parking Authority for available race day parking. Note that the Spring Street lot is not available for race participants.
Bib Pick-Up at Luckenback Mill
- Friday, November , 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
- 9:10 am - Competitive Walkers Start
- 9:15 am - Fun Walkers Start
Registration Dates
5K Runners or Competitive Walkers
- Until September 15: $35
- September 16 – November 28: $40
- Race Day November 30: $45
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 Heritage Family Membership valued at $125!
- Prizes to 1st and 2nd place winners (M & F) in age groups:
- 16-20, 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
ADULT COMPETITIVE WALKERS
- Overall Male & Female winners receive a Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites Heritage Family Membership!
YOUTH RUNNERS
- Prizes to 1st, 2nd place (M, F) in age groups:
- Ages Up to 8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15
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 1,000+ participants and over 20,000 website visitors.
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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