Turkey Trot

Turkey Trot – November 28 at the Luckenbach Mill

Did you gobble till you wobble? Work off that big meal by running into 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!

This 5K course through Bethlehem’s Historic District and the Moravian Church Settlements–Bethlehem World Heritage Site challenges runners and competitive walkers, while a 1.7-mile fun walk and Pet Costume Contest round out the exciting day.

• Expanded youth age groups (M,F)! Ages Up to 8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15
• Use code NOSHIRT to save $2 off your registration if you do not want a race shirt. Code is valid until November 6
• “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 the Turkey Trot support HBMS’s historic preservation work and promotion of three centuries of unique history in our community.

Race Details

• Date: Saturday, November 28
• Time: 9:00 AM runners start; 9:05 AM Competitive Walkers Start; 9:10 AM Fun Walkers Start
• Where: Luckenbach Mill, 459 Old York Road, Bethlehem, PA

Race Start Times

• 8:15 AM – Costume Contests
• 9:00 AM – Runners Start
• 9:05 AM – Competitive Walkers Start
• 9:10 AM – Fun Walkers Start

Registration Dates

2026 Race Registration

Everyone who registers will receive:

• A Turkey Trot T-Shirt (Guaranteed if you register by November 6)
• 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)

Bib Pick-Up

• Friday, November 27, 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
• Saturday, November 28, 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

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

• Prices to 1st and 2nd-place winners (M & F) in age groups:
  • Ages up to 8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-15

Costume Contests

“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.

Pet Costume Contest at 8:15 AM at the Stage

Dress your pup 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 are judged on:

• Creativity
• Turkey Trot theme
• Best pet/handler team

Register for the Pet Costume Contest

Turkey Trot Sponsorship

Interested in being a sponsor for the turkey trot. Download the form or fill out the online application. For more information or any questions, please contact Beth Beatty.

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