Name: 46th Running of the 6-Mile Talking Turkey Race
Start: 2025-11-29T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Holyoke Lodge of Elks

46th Running of the 6-Mile Talking Turkey Race

The 46th Running of a New England Tradition: “THE TALKING TURKEY RACE” with after-party featuring live music performed by Moose and the High Tops.
Hosted by Holyoke Credit Union, the Holyoke Elks and Empire One Running Club.
WHEN? Saturday, November 29, 2025 with a Start Time of 12 Noon
WHERE? Holyoke Lodge of Elks (250 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke, MA)
Enter before Nov 12 for a guaranteed Long-Sleeve Technical T-shirt.
Cost is $40 with shirt before November 13; $30 without shirt.
Race day cost is $35 (no shirt).
Races Prizes:
*OVERALL MALE $100.00*
*OVERALL FEMALE $100.00*
*AGE GROUP AWARDS*
This is the most beautiful Thanksgiving-time course you'll ever run!
For more than four decades, this local race around Ashley Reservoir has helped thousands of runners burn off those extra Thanksgiving calories (and then put them right back on again with an iconic after-party inside the Holyoke Elks 😆).
Add some additional festivities to your holiday weekend with this gorgeous cross-country run followed by food, dessert, drink, and live music inside the Elks.
Parking and after-party at the Holyoke Lodge of Elks (250 Whitney Ave.).
Online Registration Ends Midnight, Thursday, 11/27.
Bib and T-shirt pickup at the Holyoke Elks prior to the race (Saturday, 11/29 10-11:30am).
The Post-Race Party will feature clam chowder and a pasta dinner and cash prizes to the winners. PLUS! Live music from Moose and the High Tops (taking the stage at 2:30pm after the race).
Cash bar