East Berlin 5K Turkey Trot

East Berlin 5K Turkey Trot is held in East Berlin, Pennsylvania, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The single event is a 5K (3.1 miles) that starts at 9:00 a.m., and participants of all ages are invited to run or walk. Proceeds benefit Roots for Boots, an organization that supports local veterans. The race is chip-timed, so you get an accurate result whether you are racing or jogging.

Chip timing makes this a good choice if you want a reliable 5K time to benchmark your fitness at the end of the fall. Regular runners can prepare with six weeks of steady mileage, one weekly session of short, fast intervals and a light final few days. Beginners and walkers can treat it as a first event and build up with three easy run-walk sessions per week. The 9:00 a.m. start allows for a light breakfast a couple of hours before, and lining up according to your expected pace will keep the start smooth for both runners and walkers.