St. Bernadette's 18th Annual Turkey Trot
When is St. Bernadette's 18th Annual Turkey Trot?
St. Bernadette's 18th Annual Turkey Trot takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Drexel Hill, PA.
What distances does St. Bernadette's 18th Annual Turkey Trot offer?
St. Bernadette's 18th Annual Turkey Trot offers 5 events: 1- Mile Family Fun Walk (Family pricing available), 1- Mile VIRTUAL Family Fun Walk Anywhere, 5K Run or Walk (Individual), 5K VIRTUAL Run or Walk Anywhere (Individual), 100 yard Dumpling Dash (10 yrs old and younger).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1- Mile Family Fun Walk (Family pricing available) | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| 1- Mile VIRTUAL Family Fun Walk Anywhere | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| 5K Run or Walk (Individual) | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| 5K VIRTUAL Run or Walk Anywhere (Individual) | 5.0 km | $30.00 | Register |
| 100 yard Dumpling Dash (10 yrs old and younger) | 100.0 km | $10.00 | Register |
How much does St. Bernadette's 18th Annual Turkey Trot cost?
Registration for St. Bernadette's 18th Annual Turkey Trot starts at $10.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is St. Bernadette's 18th Annual Turkey Trot held?
St. Bernadette's 18th Annual Turkey Trot is held in Drexel Hill, PA at St. Bernadette School.
About St. Bernadette's 18th Annual Turkey Trot
It's time for St. Bernadette's 17th Annual Turkey Trot! We hope our familiar faces will come out to support this community event and that some new faces will join us in virtual format from anywhere you live! As always, our commemorative 2025 Turkey Trot t-shirts will be issued to registered participants (must register by 11/7/2025 to guarantee a shirt for your family). Please note, if your child registers for the race/walk and dumpling dash, they will only receive 1 shirt.
As in previous years, we have partnered with the experts at Bryn Mawr Racing and will again use RaceJoy, a live running application to ensure a successful virtual run for those who choose that option. We look forward to celebrating this event and our amazing participants via our social media pages!
Those with the fastest time in their age group for the In-Person 5k race will also receive a Turkey Trot medal!
We look forward to celebrating this event with those that can make it as well as our amazing Bernie's supporters via our social media pages. Be sure to use the hashtag #berniesturkeytrot
EVENT DETAILS
Our 17th annual 5k run (or walk) is a single loop 5k and is professionally chip timed by Bryn Mawr Racing. The course takes you through a beautiful tree-lined neighborhood starting and finishing at St. Bernadette School on Bond & Turner Avenues in Drexel Hill. The event also features a 1-Mile Family Fun Walk and Dumpling Dash for the little ones (10 and under).
If participating virtually, the 5k run/walk or the 1-Mile Family Fun Walk can take place anytime during the week leading up to the in-person race (11/22/25-11/29/25). You can run or walk through our traditional Turkey Trot route (choose the Bernie's Route option when you register and the RaceJoy app will map it for you on your phone) - or - choose your own 5k route with the RaceJoy app.
VIRTUAL RUNNERS: You will have a week (11/22/25 - 11/29/25) to submit your time online. Once your time is submitted, you will have the option to print a commemorative certificate.
FUNDRAISING
Same as last year, this year anyone can create a Fundraising page to support St. Bernadette School and share with friends and family to help raise valuable funds for Bernies!
INCENTIVES
- Registered participants are guaranteed a 2025 Turkey Trot T-Shirt (MUST register by 11/7/25 to be guaranteed a shirt)
- Bernies covers the online processing fee if you register before 10/25/25
- Medals will be awarded to the fastest 5k runner in each age category
- Bernie's students will be able to wear their 2025 Turkey Trot shirt on a designated school day
Racejoy Instructions
5K AWARDS
Male & Female Overall Winner will receive a First Place Medal
Top Male & Female in each of the following Age Groups will receive a Turkey Trot Medal:
14 & under
15 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 & over
5K MAP
Beginning and ending at the school entrance on Bond Ave., the course takes participants through many of the beautiful, tree-lined streets of Drexel Hill. See Course Map.
1-MILE FAMILY WALK MAP
Want a suggestion for where to complete your family walk? Take a look at the map below and come view our beautiful neighborhood!
RAFFLE TICKETS!
You can pre-purchase 25 tickets for $20! We have amazing raffles again this year and will be holding an in-person drawing. You can pick up your tickets at packet pick-up (Friday, November 28 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM) or Saturday morning before the race. You must submit your tickets prior to the race (raffles will be drawn promptly at 9:00 am). If you're not present, we will submit your tickets for you and contact you if you win!
Tickets can be purchased via Venmo to @SBS-Fundraising (St. Bernadette School Fundraise Drexel Hill). You MUST include in the NOTES section: Family name, email and number of sheets. This is to ensure that we get your tickets to the right place!
T-SHIRT!
This year registered participants will receive a 2025 Turkey Trot T-shirt (If you register by 11/7/2025). T-Shirts will be provided at packet pick up on Friday, November 28 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM during check-in/registration AND on the day of the race beginning at 7:30 AM.