BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Exercise just may be the last thing on someone’s mind post-Thanksgiving.
But after more than 1,000 people flocked to Historic Bethlehem last year for the Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Walk, organizers look to build on that success with the event’s 23rd showing on Saturday.
The scene is set for Saturday morning, Nov. 29, starting at the 1869 Luckenbach Mill, 459 Old York Road, in the Colonial Industrial Quarter.
It’ll be a scenic route for walkers, joggers and runners through Historic Bethlehem and its renowned Moravian Church Settlements — Bethlehem's World Heritage site.
And even a bit of fun for furry friends and their owners.
"The popular costume contest, previously reserved only for pets, has been expanded to include race participants as well, with runners and walkers encouraged to dress up in their favorite holiday or race-themed attire."Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites
“New for 2025, the popular costume contest, previously reserved only for pets, has been expanded to include race participants as well, with runners and walkers encouraged to dress up in their favorite holiday or race-themed attire,” according to a press release from Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites.
Awards will go to “the most spirited individual and group costumes,” with judges looking for creativity, best pet/handler team and the Turkey Trot theme.
It’s free to register for the pet costume contest; however, owners must be registered for the Turkey Trot event. Costume contestants are asked to meet at the stage at 8:15 a.m., with judging to start at 8:30 a.m.
The first race is at 9 a.m.
The 5K run and competitive walk registration costs $40 through 5 p.m. Nov. 28 and $45 through race day, Nov. 29, with a $4.90 service fee when paying online.
Tickets for the 1.7-mile fun walk are $25 with a $3 sign-up fee for online purchase. They will see a $5 increase in base price, like the 5K, on race day.
Profits from the event benefit Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites and the local nonprofit’s “historic preservation work and promotion of three centuries of unique history in our community.”
New for this year: Use code YOUTHDIVISION for $5 off registration for ages up to 8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-15.
Fees cover race-day refreshments, free admission to upcoming HBMS holiday programming, a discount on shopping and more race-weekend fun.
Profits from the event benefit Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites and the local nonprofit’s “historic preservation work and promotion of three centuries of unique history in our community.”
