Connecticut · 4.737 miles
Manchester Road Race
Manchester Road Race is a 4.737 miles event held in Manchester, Connecticut. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 12,400 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Manchester, CT
- Field size
- ~12,400 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Manchester, Connecticut
- Distances
- 4.737 miles
- Field size
- About 12,400 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills (notable Highland St climb)
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- manchesterroadrace.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 10:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 41°F at the start, 51% humidity, 10 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026)
About the Manchester Road Race
Connecticut's iconic Thanksgiving Day race through downtown Manchester, drawing roughly 12,000+ runners and an estimated 30,000 spectators. Held annually on Thanksgiving morning since 1927.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest and oldest turkey trots in the US (90th running in 2026); USATF-certified; long history of elite/Olympian fields
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Manchester Road Race: common questions
- When is the Manchester Road Race?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Manchester Road Race held?
- In Manchester, Connecticut.
- What distances does the Manchester Road Race offer?
- 4.737 miles.
- How many people run the Manchester Road Race?
- About 12,400 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 Manchester Road Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Manchester Road Race?
- Yes — registration is open. $37 (from patch.com, checked October 2, 2026).
- What time does the Manchester Road Race start?
- 10:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Manchester Road Race?
- Loop course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Manchester Road Race?
- about 41°F at the start, 51% humidity, 10 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 2, 2026).
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