Under Every Helmet and Hat is a Child Who Needs Us!

Bo Tkach Foundation 5K Turkey Trot

Over 878 runners/walkers registered in 2019 for the event, making it the largest race in the foundation’s history.

Proceeds from this race/walk benefit the Bo Tkach Foundation providing mental health counseling funding, scholarships, and educational presentations on Suicide Prevention, OCD, and depression.

Visit our Facebook page to see more photos of the Bo Tkach Turkey Trot!

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A special Thank You to Bob Capasso and BRCTV13 for a great news story on the volunteers at our Turkey Trot.

Without our wonderful volunteers we couldn’t have made this day possible.

Thanksgiving Day

November 27, 2025

Helping to improve the future of our Youth

 

WHO:
Runners (and walkers) of all ages. Gather your family, friends, and co-workers.

WHERE:
Starts in the Palmerton Park – 3rd Street and Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, Trot proceeds through the scenic town of Palmerton.

RACE STARTS PROMPTLY AT 9:00 a.m.

EARLY REGISTRATION:
Early DISCOUNTED ONLINE ONLY registration fee for adults is $25 and $15 for youth (12 and under) which includes a t-shirt.

FULL PRICE PAPER registration for adults is $30 and $15 for youth.

Early registration closes October 26, 2025

After October 26th registration will be $35 for adults and $20 for youth, t-shirt not guaranteed.

ONLINE REGISTRATION:
www.pretzelcitysports.com/onlineform1.php?id=1278

PACKET PICK-UP
at The Jim Christman Team Office – Keller Williams Real Estate 362 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton Saturday, November 22nd – 9:00 a.m. to Noon & Monday, November 24th & Tuesday, November 25th – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

AWARDS:

Top male and female overall, top 3 males and females in each age category:

13 and under, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (awards for runners only)

 

PLEASE BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM FOR THE LOCAL FOOD PANTRY
(no glass)

Course Map