Mason Turkey Trot 5K opens registration for Thanksgiving race

Registration is open for the Mason Turkey Trot 5K, set for Thanksgiving morning at Corwin Nixon Park.

The race starts at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 26, at the park on Nixon Park Drive. Mason Recreation announced the sign-up Monday, Sept. 28, noting that Premier Members receive a 20% registration discount. The race is listed on its registration page as Fleet Feet's Mason Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk.

The course closes at 9:55 a.m. Race-day registration opens at 7 a.m. for anyone who hasn't signed up in advance.

Runners and walkers who want a guaranteed race t-shirt must register by Monday, Nov. 9, according to the event's registration page. Registration fees range from $21.95 to $39.95, according to a race listing on findarace.com.

Packet pickup

Participants can pick up race packets and shirts at Fleet Feet, 7661 Voice of America Center Drive, West Chester:

Tuesday, Nov. 24: 4–6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 25: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Packets not picked up before race day will not be mailed afterward.

Parking and logistics

Race-day parking is available at three locations:

Mason High School lots, 6100 Mason-Montgomery Road
Mason Intermediate and Mason Middle School lots, 6307 S. Mason-Montgomery Road
Mason Community Center

Dogs are welcome on a short, non-retractable leash. Strollers are allowed, though walkers and stroller-pushers are asked to start at the back of the pack.

The event is rain or shine. No refunds are offered.

Mason XC and Track & Field posted on X in November 2024 that the race had reached 999 registrations, promoting it as the second annual Turkey Trot.

Residents can register at runsignup.com. The Premier Members discount details were not listed on the registration page as of Sept. 29; interested members can contact Mason Recreation for more information.