5-Mile Run
Take on our traditional five-mile road race through Shrewsbury.
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Francis P. O’Connor Memorial Race
Turkey Trot for the Memory
Celebrating 15 YearsJoin Shrewsbury’s Thanksgiving tradition. Runners, walkers, families, and volunteers come together to honor loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s disease and support research and care that bring hope.
5-Mile Run | 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Sept. 4
Registration Opens
Registration Opens September 4
Run, walk, volunteer, sponsor, or cheer from the sidelines.
Choose How You’ll Participate
Take part in the race or support the mission in the way that works for you.
2-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Enjoy a shorter, family-friendly event for walkers and runners of all ages.
View Race DetailsSupport the Mission
Help make the event possible by volunteering, becoming a sponsor, or making a donation.
Get InvolvedWhy We Run
The Turkey Trot for the Memory began as a family Thanksgiving tradition honoring Justice Francis P. O’Connor, whose courage and optimism during his journey with Alzheimer’s inspired a broader community effort.
In 2011, the family’s annual run and walk became a public event. Today, more than 1,000 participants gather each Thanksgiving to raise awareness and critical funds for Alzheimer’s research and care.
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 and spend Thanksgiving morning with the community.
Race InformationVolunteer
Help welcome participants and support a safe, organized, and memorable race day.
VolunteerBecome a Sponsor
Connect your business or organization with one of Shrewsbury’s most meaningful community traditions.
Sponsorship OpportunitiesDonate
Support Alzheimer’s research, care, resources, and education through a tax-deductible gift.
DonateThank You to Our Sponsors
The event is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors, community partners, families, and individual supporters.
Relive 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