Connecticut · 5K · 0.5 Miles
Branford Thanksgiving 5K
Branford Thanksgiving 5K is a 5K and 0.5 Miles event held in Branford, Connecticut. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 117 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Branford, CT
- Field size
- ~117 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Branford, Connecticut
- Distances
- 5K, 0.5 Miles
- Field size
- About 117 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- jbsports.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:10 AM EST
About the Branford Thanksgiving 5K
Start your Thanksgiving with a 5K! The 5K begins and finishes at Walsh Intermediate School. The course is flat & fast traveling through Branford’s scenic Route 146 and Pine Orchard Golf Course. The event features pre- and post-race party! Before you begin your Thanksgiving Day meal, enjoy kids activities, music, chowder and more. Kids Race: 9am, 5K: 9:10am, NEW 2 Mile Walk: 9:12am The event benefits the Branford Rotary Club and the Soundview Family YMCA.
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Branford Thanksgiving 5K: common questions
- When is the Branford Thanksgiving 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Branford Thanksgiving 5K held?
- In Branford, Connecticut.
- What distances does the Branford Thanksgiving 5K offer?
- 5K and 0.5 Miles.
- How many people run the Branford Thanksgiving 5K?
- About 117 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Branford Thanksgiving 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Branford Thanksgiving 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $34 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Branford Thanksgiving 5K start?
- 9:10 AM EST.
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