55th Annual Webster Turkey Trot

Webster Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 26, 2026
10:00am | 2.5 or 4.4 Miles
Parkview Lodge, Webster Park

Webster Turkey Trot - Celebrating 55 years!
A Local Thanksgiving Day Classic since 1972!
4.4 Mile Race / 2.5 Mile Fun Run (In-Person and Virtual Options)

Join the Webster Turkey Trot Facebook Group Page here for updates and Trotty conversation.

This 54-year-old tradition of Webster, NY was started by Jim May, former English Teacher, in Webster. Jim May started this event as a practice run for his Cross Country Team, as a way for them to get a workout on Thanksgiving Day. As the years progressed, the event grew to what it is today. Jim May’s former Cross Country Runner and then multi year winner of Trot, Dave Boutillier, took over the reins of the race in the late 90′s under his Race Directing Company, YellowJacket Racing. Each year this race reminds Dave and many other former Webster residents of their youth and running the event annually.

Strollers, Dogs, & Headphones are NOT permitted on course!!   Please note: You must have a bib to participate.  It is bad form and considered banditting if you do not have a bib.  Please just don't do it.  It puts the entire event, its insurances, permits and other athletes at risk. 

Your (in person) Race Registration Includes

• Electronic RFID timing
• Your choice of a custom tote bag, hoodie (If registered before August 1st), crewneck sweatshirt (If registered before October 1st), or short sleeve t-shirt (If registered before November 1st), all registrants after November 1st will receive a custom tote bag, while supplies last
  • Youth Size Crewneck Sweatshirts will be Grey and Color on all items is subject to change due to availability
• Post-race food for all participants
• Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service
• Live Text and Email results as you finish (you must sign up for results notifications to track a runner)
• Finisher Medal to all finishers
• Digital Finisher Certificate

Your Virtual Race Registration Includes

• Your choice of hoodie (If registered before August 1st), crewneck sweatshirt (If registered before October 1st), or short sleeve t-shirt (If registered before November 1st), all registrants after that will receive a custom tote bag, while supplies last
  • Youth Size Crewneck Sweatshirts will be Grey and Color on all items is subject to change due to availability
• Finisher Medal
• Shipping of the above items to your provided address. Register by 11:59pm, Sunday, November 8th to get your packet BEFORE Thanksgiving!  Otherwise it will be mailed the week of December 1st.
• Online race results
• Digital Finisher Certificate
• Digital Race Bib

Virtual Event:
Please complete your 2.5 or 4.4 miles and submit your results between 7am November 26 and 11:59pm November 29th.

There is no day-of registration. Please plan accordingly. 

By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other reason, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.

 Note: Colors & designs subject to change.

Youth Size Crewneck Sweatshirts will be Grey and Color on all items is subject to change due to availability

Packet Pickup - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE GO TO PACKET PICKUP

• Monday, November 23, 2026, from 10-6PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory: 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
• Tuesday, November 24, 2026, from 10-6PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory: 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620
• Wednesday, November 25, 2026, from 10-6PM at Fleet Feet @ The Armory: 155 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14620.
• Please note these all close at 6PM. And you cannot get your packet prior to November 23rd.

Please go to packet pickup versus wait until race day. Others can pick up your packet for you.  
If you are picking up for 6 or more people you must send an email to ellen@fleetfeetrochester.com with the exact name of each registrant and we will let you know when your packets are done.

Day-of Packet Pickup - Please do not wait until race day to alleviate lines.

• 8:30AM to 9:45AM at Parkview Lodge at the corner of Holt and Lake.  
• Go around the building to the back windows. 

VIRTUAL race packets will be mailed to ALL virtual participants who registered by November 8th. Virtual registration closes November 15th. Those after November 9th we will be working feverishly to get these out prior to Thanksgiving, otherwise it may go out after December 1st! 

Please note: You must have a bib to participate.  It is bad form and considered banditing if you do not have a bib.  Just don't do it.  It puts the entire event, its insurances, permits and other athletes at risk.  Just don't do it.

We encourage all to donate items to the Hope House Food/Hygiene Drive during Packet Pickup. 

With Donation you can enjoy a Fleet Feet Mystery Buck Valued at 10-50% Off in store Full Priced Items Only.

Wishlist for November 2026
These items are our most critical needs, but all nonperishable food is welcome.

• Baking items- flour, sugar, cake and brownie mixes
• Cooking oil
• Canned peas
• Canned pineapple
• Canned beets
• Canned potatoes
• Pasta sauce
• Pasta, whole wheat is NOT popular

Hygiene items most needed:

• Dish soap
• Laundry soap
• Any toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, shaving cream, lotion, etc.