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Start: Nov 26, 04:00 PM
Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot
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About
The Sheppard Pratt Turkey Trot in Frederick is a community race supporting mental health and recovery, organized by Sheppard Pratt. Mark your calendars for next year’s event—Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Catering & aid stations
No water stations on the course. Bring your own water bottle. Water and snacks will be provided at the finish line.
Pacers
Pacers will be available during the event with target times displayed at the start area (Renntag); refer to the event schedule for start waves and pacer flag details.
Results
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- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Frederick
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan40°26°
↑ 07:29
↓ 17:10
Feb44°27°
↑ 07:03
↓ 17:46
Mar53°34°
↑ 07:21
↓ 19:17
Apr65°44°
↑ 06:32
↓ 19:48
May73°54°
↑ 05:56
↓ 20:17
Jun83°63°
↑ 05:43
↓ 20:39
Jul87°68°
↑ 05:56
↓ 20:36
Aug85°67°
↑ 06:24
↓ 20:06
Sep78°61°
↑ 06:52
↓ 19:19
Oct66°49°
↑ 07:21
↓ 18:31
Nov54°38°
↑ 06:55
↓ 16:56
Dec44°30°
↑ 07:24
↓ 16:48
What's included in entry
- Kids age 2 and under: no registration required
- Strollers allowed
- Race shirts for registered participants
- Finisher medals for winners (5K)
- Results available online via RunSignUp
FAQ
Are strollers allowed?
Yes, this is a kid-friendly and stroller-friendly event. Bicycles are not permitted.
Are children required to register?
Children age 2 and under aren’t required to register. Children in strollers are also not required to register, but only registered participants receive race shirts.
Are dogs permitted?
No. Please leave your pets at home.
Where do I park for the race?
We encourage use of three parking decks within three blocks of the start/finish area: Court Street, W. Patrick Street, and E. Church Street. No parking is permitted in the start/finish area on 2nd Street, College Avenue, or the park-side of Carroll Parkway.
What happens if there’s inclement weather?
We race rain or shine. No refunds are available.
Will water be provided for participants?
There will not be a water station on the course. Bring your own water bottle to the start line. Water and snacks will be provided at the finish line.
Where can I find race results?
At the top of the RunSignUp page, select the 'Results' tab and enter your bib number or name.
When/where is packet pickup?
Please find packet pickup information on our website: www.sheppardpratt.org/turkey-trot/
Will there be an award ceremony after the race?
There will not be an award ceremony. There will be a table with medals for the winners: top overall male, female, and non-binary winner, plus top three in age groups (9 and under, 10-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older). Awards are for the 5K only.
Will my award be mailed if I can’t pick up after the race?
Yes, we will ship medals to those unable to pick up after the race.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:19:18 AM
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