Falcon 5K Turkey Trot
Avon · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 34°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 27°F
Includes: Long Sleeved T-Shirt (size appear as adult unisex)
$40
$45 from Nov 1
Connecticut turkey trots 2026
22 races in Connecticut on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 6:45 AM, entries start at $10. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.
Thanksgiving morning in Hartford
Usually 32°F at 8 AM, feeling like 26°F
In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 27°F and 49°F at 8 AM. It was at or below freezing 10 times. Counting wind chill, it felt that cold in 15 of 20. Rain or snow fell at start time in 4 of 20. Typical wind is 5mph.
Coldest
12°F
2018, felt like 1°F
Warmest
51°F
2020, 7mph wind
Last year
38°F
2025, felt like 30°F
8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006
TemperatureFelt likeAt or below freezing
32°F
20062025
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22 races
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Powerhouse Thanksgiving Road Race
Berlin · starts 6:45 AM
5K
Includes: T-Shirt
$25
$30 from Nov 9
Bethel Turkey Trot
Bethel · starts 8:00 AM
5K
Usually 35°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 28°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$35
$37.50 from Nov 1
Branford Thanksgiving 5K
Branford · starts 9:00 AM
5K2 miKids' run
Usually 40°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 33°F
Includes: Shirt
$34
$36 from Nov 4
15th Annual O'BRiley 5K Turkey Trot AT 9AM
Collinsville · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 33°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 26°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$25
Goshen Turkey Trot
Goshen
10K
Usually 31°F at 8 AM, feels like 24°F
Run Turkey Run! Thanksgiving Day 5K
Hamden · starts 7:30 AM
5K
Usually 32°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 26°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$40
Lenny and Joe's Madison Turkey Trot
Madison · starts 10:00 AM
5 mi2 mi
Usually 43°F at 10:00 AM, feels like 35°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$30
$40 from Nov 19
2026 Manchester Road Race
Manchester · starts 10:00 AM
4 miVirtual option
Usually 38°F at 10:00 AM, feels like 31°F
Newtown Turkey Trot
Newtown · starts 7:45 AM
5K2.5K
Usually 34°F at 7:45 AM, feels like 27°F
Includes: Short Sleeve Cotton Blend T-Shirt
$35
$45 from Nov 1
Rowayton Turkey Trot
Norwalk · starts 9:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 40°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 33°F
$50
Rotary Club of Orange Thanksgiving Day 5K
Orange
5K
Usually 38°F at 8 AM, feels like 30°F
The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape
Redding · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 35°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 28°F
Includes: Complimentary Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
$35
$40 from Nov 1
Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield 45th Annual Turkey Trot
Ridgefield · starts 8:00 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 35°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 28°F
Includes: 45th Annual Turkey Trot T-Shirt
$35
$40 from Nov 1
Roxbury Thanksgiving Day Charity Race
Roxbury · starts 9:00 AM
5K
Usually 35°F at 9:00 AM, feels like 27°F
$10
$15 on race day
Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5k Road Race
Shelton · starts 8:00 AM
5K
Usually 38°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 30°F
Includes: Long Sleeve Tek Runner Shirt
$35
$40 from Nov 1
2026 Southbury Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Fun Run
Southbury · starts 8:30 AM
5K
Usually 34°F at 8:30 AM, feels like 27°F
Includes: Performance T-Shirt
$30
Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race
Southport · starts 8:15 AM
5 mi2.6 mi
Usually 37°F at 8:15 AM, feels like 29°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$39
$45 from Oct 26
Stratford Turkey Day Trot
Stratford · starts 8:05 AM
5KKids' run
Usually 37°F at 8:05 AM, feels like 29°F
Includes: long sleeve T-Shirt
$41
$45 from Nov 21
2026 Web Hill Turkey Trot
West Hartford · starts 8:00 AM
5K
Usually 32°F at 8:00 AM, feels like 26°F
$25
Shoreline Turkey Trot 5K
West Haven
5K
Usually 38°F at 8 AM, feels like 30°F
Soul n Body Thanksgiving Trail Run
Wolcott · starts 7:30 AM
3.5 mi
Usually 32°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 26°F
Includes: T-Shirt
$30
Connecticut turkey trots by town
Connecticut turkey trot questions
- When are the Connecticut turkey trots in 2026?
- All 22 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 6:45 AM: Powerhouse Thanksgiving Road Race (Berlin). 13 of the 19 with a published start time go off between 8 and 10 AM.
- Are there free turkey trots in Connecticut?
- None of the 22 we list is free. The cheapest entry right now is Roxbury Thanksgiving Day Charity Race (Roxbury) at $10.
- Which Connecticut turkey trots have a 10K or longer?
- 1 of 22: Goshen Turkey Trot (Goshen).
- Which Connecticut turkey trots have a kids' run?
- 5 of 22 add a kids' dash or fun run: Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield 45th Annual Turkey Trot (Ridgefield), Branford Thanksgiving 5K (Branford), Rowayton Turkey Trot (Norwalk), Stratford Turkey Day Trot (Stratford) and The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape (Redding).
- Do Connecticut turkey trot prices go up before race day?
- 12 of 22 have a higher price coming. The soonest is Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race (Southport), going from $39 to $45 on Oct 26.
- How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Hartford?
- At 8 AM it's usually 32°F, feeling like 26°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 12°F in 2018 to 51°F in 2020. It was at or below freezing in 10 of those years.
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