Connecticut · 5K · 1 Mile
The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape
The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Redding, Connecticut. Its next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026. About 12,776 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- Redding, CT
- Field size
- ~12,776 runners
Race details
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Location
- Redding, Connecticut
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 12,776 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM EST
About the The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape
The Great Turkey Escape 5K road race and 3/4 mile kids run. We will spoil our runners with a long sleeve tech shirt, an embroidered winter beanie (hat), embroidered running gloves and a finisher's medal along with 3 deep 5 year age group awards. The race begins and ends at the Redding Community Center on Lonetown Rd (RT 107) and all proceeds will be donated to our beneficiaries.
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The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape: common questions
- When is the The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape?
- The next confirmed date is Thursday, November 26, 2026.
- Where is the The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape held?
- In Redding, Connecticut.
- What distances does the The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape?
- About 12,776 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 The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $35 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape start?
- 8:30 AM EST.
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