14th Annual NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot
When is 14th Annual NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot?
14th Annual NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Boalsburg, PA.
What distances does 14th Annual NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot offer?
14th Annual NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot offers 3 events: NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot 2 Mile Family Run/Walk, NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk, NVRC Annual Boalsburg Turkey Trot 8K Run/Walk.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot 2 Mile Family Run/Walk | 2.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk | 5.0 km | $25.00 | Register |
| NVRC Annual Boalsburg Turkey Trot 8K Run/Walk | 8.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
How much does 14th Annual NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot cost?
Registration for 14th Annual NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot starts at $20.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is 14th Annual NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot held?
14th Annual NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot is held in Boalsburg, PA at 51 Boal Ave.
About 14th Annual NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot
Thanksgiving Morning Race at the PA Military Museum in Boalsburg, PA.
Distances
- 2-Mile Family Fun Run
- 5k
- 8k
The 2026 Boalsburg Turkey Trot (9:00 a.m. start time) supports the cross country and track and field teams of Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy, Friends of the Pennsylvania Military Museum, the Krush Program, and local youth running programs. Event T-shirts are guaranteed only to the first 1,000 registrants.
Early Packet Pickup/Registration
Date: November 25, 2026
Location: Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy 901 Boalsburg Pike Boalsburg, PA 16827
Time: 2:00-6:00 PM
Race Day Packet Pickup/Registration
Location: PA Military Museum
Time: 7:30-8:30 AM
News
Referral Rewards Program
Refer 5 friends and get a refund on your entry fee!
Team Competition
Compete with Family, Friends, or Co-Workers to earn team prizes. Teams of 5 or more competitors receive a refund on your entry fee.
Salute to Service (expanded in 2024)
All First Responders (Firefighters, Paramedics, Law Enforcement) and Military (Active Duty or Veteran) will have an entry fee of $15.
Sponsor Information
The 2026 annual NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot will take place November 26. In 2025, we had over 1000 registrants!
Through the Turkey Trot, we hope to raise $12,000. These funds will be used to cover expenses for both the girls and the boys teams for three seasons: Cross Country, Indoor Track/Field, and Outdoor Track/Field. Additionally, a portion of money raised will be donated to the Friends of the Pennsylvania Military Museum to support their efforts to protect and preserve the legacy of Pennsylvanians who served in the military of the United States. Funds will also go to support local youth running initiatives supported by the Nittany Valley Running Club.
Below is a chart outlining NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot business sponsorship levels and the benefits of each:
To become a business sponsor for the 2026 NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot, please, send in
1) the completed sponsorship form
2) your donation to:
Nittany Valley Running Club
Attn: Boalsburg Turkey Trot
PO Box 10348
State College, PA 16805
Checks should be made payable to: “NVRC,” with “<Name of Business>/Turkey Trot Sponsor” on the check’s memo line to ensure that your donation is accurately recorded. We would appreciate receiving your donation by Friday, November 13, 2026.
All business sponsorship donations are tax-deductible. The Tax ID# for Saint Joseph’s Catholic Academy is 26-4292850. The Friends of the Pennsylvania Military Museum is also a registered charitable organization.
Also, businesses sponsoring at the Courage, Determination, and Strength levels should also send an e-version of their business logo to boalsburgturkeytrot@gmail.com that it may be included on our Facebook page and the back of the commemorative T-shirt.
Thank you again for your willingness to consider being a business sponsor for the NVRC Boalsburg Turkey Trot. If you have any questions, please, do not hesitate to contact me at boalsburgturkeytrot@gmail.com.