Connecticut · 5K
Newtown Turkey Trot
Newtown Turkey Trot is a 5K event held in Newtown, Connecticut. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 5,200 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Newtown, CT
- Field size
- ~5,200 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Newtown, Connecticut
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 5,200 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:45 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Newtown Turkey Trot
Welcome to the 17th Annual Newtown Turkey Trot to benefit the C.H. Booth Library . Our event offers the opportunity to kick off your Thanksgiving Day celebrations by participating in a 5K run / walk or a 2.5K (1.6 mile) fitness walk. This community event has annually attracted over 1700 participants in recent years and will start and finish from Newtown Middle School (11 Queen Street, Newtown) following the routes introduced in 2019. Event Schedule Race Packet Pickup Race check-in, bib and t-sh…
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Newtown Turkey Trot: common questions
- When is the Newtown Turkey Trot?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the Newtown Turkey Trot held?
- In Newtown, Connecticut.
- What distances does the Newtown Turkey Trot offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Newtown Turkey Trot?
- About 5,200 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 Newtown Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Newtown Turkey Trot?
- Yes — registration is open. $35 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Newtown Turkey Trot start?
- 7:45 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Newtown Turkey Trot?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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