Trail Race Family Fun Run/Walk
An inclusive event
All welcome
About the Event
The Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot was founded in 2016.
This is a totally inclusive health and fitness event occurring on the Saturday of thanksgiving weekend.
The purpose of the event is to provide an opportunity for local area runners and walkers to engage in some healthy outdoor exercise in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
People from all walks of life are welcome.
Come for the run, then stay for the quaint shops, restaurants and the spectacular fall colours.
The Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot is a proud member of the
Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce
The Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot is a supporter of
First Nations Land Acknowledgement: (click to view)
Diversity & Inclusion: (click to view)
Diversity & Inclusion
Equity, Access and Inclusion Policy
The Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot recognize that every choice we make comes with the opportunity to benefit our community, by creating a safe and welcoming event for all participants, spectators, volunteers, and event staff, including accommodations and assistance to address any potential participation barriers.
Declaration of Inclusion
The Fenelon Falls Turkey Trot is committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive running community to promote accessible running for all. The FFTT celebrates and welcomes the diversity of all employees, stakeholders, event staff, volunteers, and participants. It is the policy of the FFTT, to foster an environment that respects people’s dignity, ideas and beliefs. This will ensure a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment free from discrimination, harassment and hate.
Event Infomation
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The start time is Saturday October 11th, 2025 at 10am.
On the race morning, race package pick up opens at 8:30am at the Gazebo in Garnet Graham Park.
Advanced race package pickup is available on Friday October 11th 2-4 pm at the Fenelon Curling Club.
There is no race day entry. You must sign up online to participate in this event.
Please note this is PET FREE EVENT.
Pets are allowed in the park but must be kept on the leash. No pets on the trail during the race unless they are service animal.
Online registration closes Tuesday October 7th, 2025
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Garnet Graham Beach Park on the shores of beautiful Cameron Lake.
98 Francis Street West, Fenelon Falls Ontario, Canada K0M1N0
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A flat fast out and back on the Kawartha Rail Trail travelling north/east from Garnet Graham Park. The surface is 98% gravel/screenings.
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1k kids family run/walk
5k youth, adult & senior
10k youth, adult & senior
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Limited parking on site. Street parking available free on Francis Street and Bond street. Off Street parking on Bond street west of the Fenelon Curling Club.
Registration Info
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March 1st to April 30th
1k kids 12 & under run/walk: $8.00
1k youth, adult, senior: $18.00
5k/10 Youth 13-19: $20.00
5k/10k Senior 60+: $35.00
5k/10k Adult: $40.00
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May 1st to June 30th
1k Kids 12 & under Run/Walk: $9.00
1k youth, adult, senior: $20.00
5k/10k Youth 13-19: $22.00
5k/10k Senior 60+: $40.00
5k/10k Adult: $45.00
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July 1st to August 31
1k Kids 12 & under Run/Walk: $11.00
1k youth, adult, senior: $22.00
5k/10k Youth 13-19: $30.00
5k/10k Senior 60+: $45.00
5k/10kAdult: $50.00
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Sept. 1 to Oct. 7
1k Kids 12 & under Run/Walk: $12.00
1k youth, adult, senior: $25.00
5k/10k Youth 13-19: $40.00
5k/10k Senior 60+: $55.00
5k/10k Adult: $60.00
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There will be no race day registration.
You must register in advance to participate in this event.
Advance package pickup will be on Friday Oct.10th 2-4 pm at the Fenelon Curling Club.
Race morning package pickup will open at 8:30 am at the Gazebo in Garnet Graham Park.
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Teams: 4-6 people per team in 1k, 5k or 10k:
10% off total registration.
You must sign up all team members at once. Discount is automatically calculated at check out.
10% discount to the following organizations:
Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce.
Athletics Ontario Members
Run Guides and Spofford Health & Adventure members
Contact Race director for code
Race Promoters receive 5% rebate for referrals. Sign up with Race Roster to receive your rebate
Athlete Services
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Custom Souvenir Bib#.
Your own personal time courtesy of Splitz Timing Peterborough.
Custom designed T-shirt.
Pre event warm up courtesy of She Shed Fitness.
Awesome onsite music. Great Atmosphere.
Your name called out over the PA as you finish.
Unique Wooded finisher’s medal.
Certificate of completion from Race Roster
Post event massage courtesy of the Well Body Group.
Delicious post race food courtesy of local vendors.
Draw prizes.
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$3670 Total Prize purse to Open & Masters top finishers in the 5k and 10k.
1k: $50 Gift Certificate at Runners Life to the first boy and girl 12 & under
1K Race Record Bonus: $25.00 Gift Certificate boy and girl 12 & under
10k: Open $400 1st male & female, $200 2nd male & female, 100 3rd male & female
5k: Open $300 1st male & Female, $150 2nd male & female, $75.00 3rd male & female
10k Masters $200 1st male & female, $100 2nd, $50 3rd
5k Masters $150 1st male & female, $75 2nd , $35 3rd
5k/10k Race Record Bonus: $50.00 male and female
Unique custom wood medals in the 1k for the top 3 boys & girls
Unique Custom wooden plaques to the open top 3 male & female finishers in the 5k and 10k
Unique Custom wooden plaques to the masters 40+ top 3 men and women in the 5k and 10k
Unique wooden medals for the top 3 male & female in five year age groups for the 5k and 10k.
Age group divisions available: (13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+)
Non Binary Division: Top 3 in the 5k and 10k
Please indicate your preference to be included in the non binary category on your race roster registration.
Special prizes for best costume, top fundraiser, best volunteer, most dedicated participant.
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This event is sanctioned by Athletics Ontario
Athletics Ontario is the governing body for running and track and field in Ontario.
They are the provincial representative for Athletics Canada which is a member of World Athletics.
What does a sanction mean?
It means that the event has been reviewed by an Athletics Ontario qualified staff member and meets the minimum standards for a safety, insurance, course layout, timing and various other best practices for the operation of a run/walk event.The sanction will also help increase our marketing reach as notification will go to all Athletics Ontario members.
This will help increase our numbers and our donation.
Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes, is a not-for-profit, charitable organization created and run by local women. For over 30 years, Women’s Resources has been providing programs throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes to ensure that women and their children, fleeing from abusive situations, can get the help they need to lead lives free of abuse and violence.
The FFTT will be making a donation to this organization.
Our goal is $2000 for 2025.
Volunteers
Volunteers are the life blood of these community events.
We will need several volunteers to take up various positions leading up to and on event day.
Positions such as community signage, pre-event package pickup, race morning registration, course set up, lunch managers and course marshals are open.
All volunteers will receive personalized training, t-shirt, lunch and a personal thank you from the race director.
Special unique prize to the best volunteer.
Please go to our online registration at Race Roster to register.
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Our Community
Fenelon Falls is located on the Trent-Severn Waterway and the pristine Cameron Lake. It has a population of 2500 permanent residents, which swells in the summer due to tourism and cottagers.
The people are friendly, warm and welcoming – embracing family values and country roots. Nestled amongst natural surroundings, the “Jewel” sparkles with geographical beauty, offering waterfalls, waterways, the gorge, and all that nature has to offer. One of the best ways to experience this beauty is to enjoy the 85-km Victoria Rail Trail that runs through the town, linking Kinmount to Lindsay.
Fenelon Falls is an inclusive and supportive community that addresses the social, recreational and spiritual needs of its residents, with a focus on healthy living and well-being. Residents of Fenelon Falls live, work and play in the community, while feeling safe and secure alongside their neighbour.
Questions?
For any questions or problems, please contact the race director at davidrobinsonsports@gmail.com
Community Partners
We are appreciative of all of our community partners that made this event a success.
Corner Stone Partners
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Double R Plumbing
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Canadian Tire Fenelon Falls
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City of Kawartha Lakes
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IG Wealth Management/Mabee & Associates
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Lions Club Fenelon Falls
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Trish Todd Revel Realty Inc.
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Rockwood Forest Nurseries
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Rotary Club Fenelon Falls
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The Moorings On Cameron Lake
Contributing Partners
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Athletics Ontario
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Bioped Footcare & Orthotics
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Spafford Health & Adventure
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Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
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She Shed Fitness
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Runners Life Peterborough
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The Well Body Group
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