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Historic Bethlehem Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States

calendar_today 28 Nov, 2026

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sell $20.00 – $35.00

About the Event

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.

Highlights

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 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 the Turkey Trot 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!

Races Offered

5K Run

Nov 28, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$35.00

5k Competitive Walk

Nov 28, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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09:05

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$35.00

1.7 Mile Fun Walk

Nov 28, 2026

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Distance — 1.7 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:10

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Bethlehem.

thermostat Temperature

2.5° / 11.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

-1.6° / 7.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 17m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

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67.1%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:48

nightlight Sunset

17:44

About Bethlehem

Learn more about the host city, Bethlehem.

Bethlehem is one of three cities, along with Allentown and Easton, that are the urban population centers of the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania.