Will Run for Pie - Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk (2026: NOW AT MAUDSLAY STATE PARK IN NEWBURYPORT MA)

Sign Up Here: Newburyport Maudslay Turkey Trot 5k Online Registration

A New Chapter in Our Longstanding Thanksgiving Tradition

In 2026, the Will Run for Pie 5K is joining forces with the Newburyport Maudslay Turkey Trot for one Thanksgiving morning race at Maudslay State Park.

Winners Circle Running Club is partnering with Joppa Flats Running Club to support this year’s event, which will remain under JFRC’s leadership for 2026. Beginning in 2027, WCRC will become the steward of the Maudslay Turkey Trot, helping preserve one of the North Shore’s longest-running Thanksgiving traditions for future generations.

There will not be a separate Will Run for Pie race in Salisbury this year. We invite all of our runners, walkers, volunteers, and families to join us at Maudslay!

2026 Newburyport Maudslay Turkey Trot 5K
Date: Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start Time: 8:20 AM
Location: Maudslay State Park, Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
Distance: 5K cross-country run/walk

The Maudslay Turkey Trot is an affordable, family-friendly event welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. One hundred percent of net proceeds are donated to local charitable organizations, including Our Neighbors’ Table, The Pettengill House, and area food pantries.

Registration Fees
Adults ages 18 and older: $32
Students age 18 and younger: $27
Bresnahan School Running Club students, Pre-K through Grade 3: $20

The first 900 registered participants will receive a race shirt. Online registration closes Wednesday, November 25 at 10:00 AM.

Bib and Shirt Pickup

• Wednesday, November 25, from 4:00–7:00 PM
  • RiverWalk Brewing Company
    Enjoy live music, craft beer, hard seltzer, and pub food during early pickup.
• Thanksgiving morning beginning at 7:00 AM
  • White garage across from the parking lot at Maudslay State Park

Join Us at Maudslay
Although the location is changing, the values behind our Thanksgiving race are not. The event will remain welcoming, affordable, family-friendly, and committed to giving back to our local community.

We hope everyone who has made Will Run for Pie part of their Thanksgiving tradition will join WCRC and JFRC at Maudslay this year as two running communities come together for one very special race.

Register for the 2026 Newburyport Maudslay Turkey Trot

The course is flat and fast! An out and back on Salisbury's beautiful Ghost Trail with a detour through quiet neighborhoods. Water stop midway through the race just before the 2 mile mark.