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The Thornbury Turkey Trot 2026 is a 1k, 5k, 10k, 21k, fun run, indoor, and running event held on Saturday, October 10, 2026. It is located at Alfred Street West in Thornbury, Ontario.

Date:
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location:
Beaver Valley Community Centre & Arena
Alfred Street West
Thornbury, Ontario
N0H 2P0
Canada
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Links:
tcrotary.ca Register at raceroster.com
Tags:
10k 1k 21k 5k Fun Run Indoor Run

21K Run, 10K Run/Walk, 5k Run/Walk, 1K Free Kid's Run

Join Us For A Family Friendly Thanksgiving Weekend Run/Walk!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 10, 2026

Thank You for Supporting Rotary's Work in our Community!!

Photos Courtesy of Greg Cowan

Thank you to our Signature Sponsor!

LOCATION

Beaver Valley Community Centre

81 Victoria Street, Thornbury (by the water tower)

REGISTRATION FEE

Includes: Custom Race Swag, Chip Timing, Custom Race Medals, Draw Prizes Courtesy of our Local Businesses, DJ onsite, Free Parking, Onsite Indoor Facilities, Indoor Post Race Food, & LOTS of FUN!!

** swag to FIRST 700 RUNNERS or Until Quantities Last!

NEW: First 10 run/walk registrants get a free TC Rotary Water bottle!

Fun Roasted Turkey Hats, Tutus & Water bottles also for sale upon registration or in the Store section (top right)!

NEW! 15% Family Discount when registering a family 3- 6 participants in a single transaction. Simply add additional registrants in the final step prior to closing out. More help on registering multiple family members below!

https://support.raceroster.com/hc/en-us/articles/213140306-How-can-I-sign-up-multiple-people-during-registration#:~:text=On%20Race%20Roster%20you%20can,on%20the%20right%20hand%20side

Need Accommodations! Check out Blue Mountain Resorts

Blue Mountain Resort has extended a special accommodation offer exclusively for Thornbury Turkey Trot participants. Turn your event weekend into a relaxing “RaceCation” at Blue. Bring your friends and family and enjoy all the perks of being a resort guest, including access to mountain attractions, great dining, shopping, and more. Participants receive 20% off on all accommodation types, based on availability.

To book your RaceCation click here:

https://book.bluemountain.ca/ecomm/package/packagebuilder/3603699/en-us/?packageid=91790&promocode=TTOT26

NEW!! Visit Our Online Store to Purchase Race Shirts

Kid's & Adult sizing from the Uniform Factory Collingwood

Race Day pickup/Collingwood Pick up or by mail

https://turkeytrot2026.itemorder.com/shop/category/639510/

RACE KIT PICKUP & Late Registration @ Beaver Valley Community Centre-

Friday, Oct 9- 3pm-8pm (Highly encouraged!)

Race morning-6:45 am- Late Registration/ Bib Pick up- CLOSES 8:00am SHARP :)

Saturday October 10 Race Day Welcome - 8:45am

Kids 1km Fun Run- 9:00

Half Marathon, 10km, 5km- 9:30

RACE WINNERS GIFT CERTIFICATES COURTESY of RUNNER'S DEN OWEN SOUND!!

$100 Female/Male Half Marathon Overall Winners, $75 -10Km, $75 - 5Km

Overall top 3 race winners, top male and female runners in each age category

Age Category Recognition: Male/Female-under 12; 12-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+

Course Details: Maps and Elevation information can be found on the upper left menu of this page

Half Marathon is supported for 3 hours. Please make support arrangements thereafter.

Cancelation policy: Cancelation policy: Sorry no cancellations or refunds due to weather or public health orders. There will be no deferrals or refunds as expenses have already be accrued. Transfers between distances or to another runners are allowed though the “transfer” link on our race roster page.

Weather Policy:

Safety always comes first and Athletics Ontario sets rules and policies that outline when an event must be delayed or cancelled due to inclement weather. In the case of inclement weather that forces our race directors to cancel an event, there will be no refunds. In the case of a weather cancellation, by that time a large portion of the race fee’s have already been allocated. Registered participants will still receive your swag bag. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Registration is NON-REFUNDABLE due to pre-purchased race expenses!!

BIBS can be TRANSFERRED to another participant for any distance until October 9 9am! ($3 service fee applies) Check out our Facebook page to find a bib if the race sells out.

https://www.facebook.com/thornburyturkeytrot/

Race Director: Rotarian Lucy Hilts- [email protected]

MORE 2026 RACE DAY INFORMATION BELOW

https://tinyurl.com/m75jauk7

Thornbury Clarksburg Rotary Supports Numerous Community Projects!

Just a few below….

  • Moreau Park Revitalization Project: https://tinyurl.com/2ys9t3us

  • GBCS & BVCS Student Awards, Program Support, Backpack Program

  • School Library Resource Donations, Student in Need supports

  • Summer Camp Sponsorship for Local Students

  • Hope Haven Student Program Support

  • Georgian College Nursing Program Bursaries

  • Beaver Valley Outreach Preschool Support, Good Food Box, Garden Expansion

  • Defibrillator Donations

  • My Friend’s House/ Events for Life/ Tree Trust Donations

  • Rotary International Youth Exchange, Rotary Leadership Conference

  • Elgon Ngoma Solar & Bedding Project- Uganda

  • Clean Water Project- Guatemala

  • Maternal Health Initiatives -Tanzania

  • Chihuatlan- Mexico

  • Numerous Capital Projects

  • And much much more….

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!

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