Cambridge Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K
Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 3:30 AM EST
- Location
- 93 NY-372, Cambridge, NY 12816
- Distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
A festive Thanksgiving 5K with a scenic course, community spirit, and 100% of profits benefiting local Cambridge charities.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Festive
For a CauseGather on Thanksgiving morning for the Cambridge Turkey Trot 5K, a cherished community event blending exercise with fellowship. This fast and scenic course winds through charming downtown areas and along Old Coila Road, concluding at The Coila Church. Beyond the run, this event is deeply cause-driven, with 100% of registration profits supporting local charities like the Cambridge Food Pantry, the CVRS, and the Cambridge Fuel Fund. It is a wonderful way to start your holiday with purpose and community spirit.
What to expect
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Comfortable field
179 5K finishers in 2023. A manageable crowd with enough runners for company on course.
Typical finish
32:11
Think middle-of-the-pack, using chip time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 20:38.
People mix
More women
About 57% women and 42% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2023, this looks like a comfortable field: 179 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 32:11. The quicker front of the field averaged about 20:38. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Where runners came from
Aggregated city counts only. Small groups stay hidden in public views.
Cambridge, NY
Close-to-home draw
Greenwich, NY
Travel draw
Valley Falls, NY
Travel draw
Hoosick Falls, NY
Travel draw
Guilford, CT
Travel draw
Award clues
Historic placement clues only. Race-day awards can use different rules.
F0109
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
F1019
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
F2029
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
F3039
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
F4049
Top 5 (from posted divisions)
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2023 | 179 | 32:11 | 35:56 | 20:38 | 16:52 / 20:33 |
Last summary update: May 2, 2026
From the organizer
Join us on Thanksgiving morning for the 5th annual Cambridge Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5k. This will be a morning of fun, community fellowship, and exercise! This fast and scenic course will start at the old brick Coila Church on State Route 372 complete with its new addition and increased parking capacity, and head towards the village of Cambridge. You will get to run along Old Coila Road, through portions of downtown, and by the old Cambridge Hotel before heading back down main street and finishing at The Coila Church, where snacks and beverages will be handed out as you finish, along with finish photos and finisher goodies! Course maps will be provided at check-in, route will be clearly marked and controlled by law enforcement to ensure safety.
Over the last 4 years, we have been proud to put 100% of registration profit towards the Cambridge Food Pantry, the CVRS (Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad), and the Cambridge Fuel Fund! This year's donations recipient will be announced shortly! Race T-Shirts will be available for purchase for participants who enroll prior to Friday, November 7.
Two opportunities for packet pickup will be provided, first on the evening before the race (Wednesday, Nov 25, from 4-5pm) and second on the morning of the race (Thursday, Nov 26) from 7:00-8:00. We highly encourage participants to use the Wednesday evening option to relieve the crowds Thursday morning. Any participant not checked in by 8:10 will be considered a "no-show" and refunds will not be issued. Family members may complete packet pickup/registration for their immediate family members. While we may have limited day-of registration available, we ask that you register as far in advance as possible to assist the event go smoothly.