Turkey Trot for the Memory
Celebrating 15 YearsEach Thanksgiving, the Turkey Trot for the Memory brings our community together to honor loved ones affected by Alzheimer's disease and support research, care, and hope for future generations. In our 15th year, we are proud to officially dedicate the event as the Francis P. O'Connor Memorial Turkey Trot for the Memory, honoring the late Francis P. O’Connor, former justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court, whose legacy of service, family, and community has been at the heart of this tradition. This milestone also recognizes the extraordinary commitment of our Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, participants, and the many supporters whose generosity have made the last 15 years possible.
Join us this Thanksgiving as we celebrate 15 years of community, remembrance, and impact—and help carry this mission forward.
Registration Opens
Registration for the 2026 Turkey Trot opens September 4.
Why We Run
What began as a family Thanksgiving tradition now brings more than 1,000 participants together each year. Discover how the event grew, the people who shaped it, and the mission that continues to move it forward.
Get Involved
Run, volunteer, sponsor, or donate to help make race day possible and advance the mission.
Run or Walk
Choose the five-mile run or two-mile fun run/walk.
Race InformationVolunteer
Help create a welcoming, safe, and memorable race-day experience.
VolunteerBecome a Sponsor
Support the mission while connecting your business or organization with the community.
Sponsorship OpportunitiesDonate
Make a tax-deductible gift to advance Alzheimer’s research, care, resources, and education.
DonateRelive the Race
Explore race results and photographs from more than a decade of Thanksgiving morning memories.
See You Thanksgiving Morning
November 26, 2026 • 8 a.m. • Shrewsbury Common