Maine Track Club Turkey Trot 5K

The 53nd annual 2021 MTC Turkey Trot 5K is planned as a live road race taking place at 9 am on Sunday, November 21, at the Cape Elizabeth Middle School, Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

The Kids Race will take place at 8:00 am - it's a .0.25 mile out-and-back or a 0.5 mile two loop out-and-back.

In addition, we have added a virtual option from November 14 through November 21.

*** Pre-race Packet Pickup is on Saturday, Nov. 20, 10:30 am to 2:00 pm at Starting Line Run Studio, 49 Dartmouth St, Portland. Runners can park in the CVS/TD Bank parking lot across the street from the Studio. Please bring an ID and proof of Covid Vaccine Certificate or a negative Covid test result within three days of race day. ***

All runners registered through Oct. 31 will receive a race T-shirt. 

Race proceeds and food donations benefit Wayside Food Programs.

We will be keeping a close eye on Covid-19 in the weeks before the race and will comply with state guidelines. As a precaution, we require all runners and volunteers to provide evidence of vaccination, and if applicable, a booster shot, or Covid-19 test results within three days of the race. In addition, we require all runners wear a mask pre-race and post-race Sunday in the Middle School Cafetorium and to wear a mask and social distance at the start. 

You will be notified by email if we have to cancel the live road race. If we cancel, you will be given an option to:

(1) Receive a refund

(2) Donate your race registration to our charity Wayside Food Programs