P.O. Box 256
The Friends of the M.N. Spear Library are excited to host our 3rd Annual Roadtown Turkey Trot on the Saturday before Thanksgiving!
Beginning on Leverett Road in the center of Shutesbury, the 5K course winds through the paved and gravel roads of our hilly town, ending in a big downhill finish at Shutesbury Elementary School.
A Kids Fun Run on the school track gives young children a chance to race, too.The morning wraps up with prizes, delicious refreshments, and a Thanksgiving-themed raffle.
The Friends of the Library’s goal for this year’s Turkey Trot is to raise $20,000 to create engaging outdoor spaces for our new library.After years of dreaming, community building, planning and fundraising, the new Shutesbury Public Library is scheduled to open in Fall 2025.With your support, we can ensure it opens fully equipped and ready to serve our town.
More than just a building, this library will be a welcoming hub for learning, connection, and discovery.It will include a 50-person community meeting room, display space for new and seasonal materials, and a growing Library of Things—including life vests and paddles for the library’s kayak loan program.
Be part of something special—sign on as a sponsor today!Our race draws over 300 participants and spectators from Shutesbury and the wider Pioneer Valley. These are your neighbors, customers, and community members.