Wild Turkey Run

Thu Nov 27, 2025
8:00am ET
Age: All Ages
Price: Free for spectators; $35 for participants
Location:
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, 01970
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The 22nd annual Wild Turkey Race takes place in Salem on Thanksgiving Day. Runners age 6 to 83 have participated in this road race to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem.

Previous participants represent 32 states, as well as Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. The course begins at Salem's Peabody Essex Museum. Check the event's website for further details.

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.