2026 Southbury Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Fun Run
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Southbury, Connecticut
- Price $11.05 - $31.65
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving at the 2026 Southbury Turkey Trot, taking place on Thursday, November 26th, 2026, in the beautiful Naugatuck Valley. This exciting event kicks off with the Kids Fun Run at 8:00 a.m., followed by the main 5K race starting promptly at 8:30 a.m. Participants will enjoy a USATF certified course that showcases a flat and fast route through Southbury, making it perfect for both seasoned runners and families looking to have fun together.
Hosted at Maxx 365 Fitness Studio on Main Street South, the Turkey Trot is not just a race; it's a celebration of community and giving back, with proceeds benefiting the Southbury Food Bank, Southbury Fuel Bank, and Southbury Helping Hands. Gather your friends and family to form a team—registration is open online for $30 for the 5K and just $10 for the Kids Fun Run. Don't miss out on securing your race shirt; pre-registration is available until November 25th, so sign up early to ensure your spot! Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and philanthropy this Thanksgiving!
Hosted at Maxx 365 Fitness Studio on Main Street South, the Turkey Trot is not just a race; it's a celebration of community and giving back, with proceeds benefiting the Southbury Food Bank, Southbury Fuel Bank, and Southbury Helping Hands. Gather your friends and family to form a team—registration is open online for $30 for the 5K and just $10 for the Kids Fun Run. Don't miss out on securing your race shirt; pre-registration is available until November 25th, so sign up early to ensure your spot! Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and philanthropy this Thanksgiving!
Organiser's Description
WHEN: Thursday, November 26th, 2026. Race begins at 8:30 a.m. sharp. Kids Fun Run begins at 8:00 a.m.
WHERE: Maxx 365 Fitness Studio, 730 Main Street South, Southbury, CT off I-84, Exit 14.
TEAM COMPETITION: Teams must have a minimum of 3 participants but no maximum. You must register a team name during the registration process to be eligible.
5K REGISTRATION: Register early to secure your spot and race shirt as we are expecting the race and shirts to sell out!! Pre-registration is online now for $30.00, plus 50% of the processing fees (the other 50% will be paid by the SWC). Deadline for online registration is Tuesday midnight, November 25th. There will be no race day registration. We will do our best to accommodate T-shirt size but cannot guarantee. T-SHIRTS ARE PREORDERED AND NOT AVAILABLE AFTER NOVEMBER 1ST. Adult T-shirt sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. No refunds.
**All unclaimed race shirts will be distributed to other participants if they are not picked up by the start of the race.**
KIDS FUN RUN REGISTRATION: Pre-registration online $10.00, plus 50% of the processing fees (the other 50% will be paid by the SWC).
RACE COURSE: USATF CERTIFIED COURSE: The course route goes down Main Street South then turns right onto Oak Tree Road and then a left hand turn back on to Main Street South. Flat and fast!
QUESTIONS: southburyturkeytrot@gmail.com or call Hollie Ward, Race Co-chair at (203) 482-6746.
AWARDS: For purposes of maintaining the competitive nature of this event, the following minimum enrollment numbers must be satisfied in order to be eligible for awards; For overall race winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd places) there must be at least 100 people registered per gender category for awards to be given for that gender. For age group specific categories, there must be at least 10 people registered per gender category for awards to be given for that gender. All awards will be based on GUN TIME.
The majority of the proceeds from the Southbury Turkey Trot will benefit the SOUTHBURY FOOD BANK, SOUTHBURY FUEL BANK AND SOUTHBURY HELPING HANDS.
WHERE: Maxx 365 Fitness Studio, 730 Main Street South, Southbury, CT off I-84, Exit 14.
TEAM COMPETITION: Teams must have a minimum of 3 participants but no maximum. You must register a team name during the registration process to be eligible.
5K REGISTRATION: Register early to secure your spot and race shirt as we are expecting the race and shirts to sell out!! Pre-registration is online now for $30.00, plus 50% of the processing fees (the other 50% will be paid by the SWC). Deadline for online registration is Tuesday midnight, November 25th. There will be no race day registration. We will do our best to accommodate T-shirt size but cannot guarantee. T-SHIRTS ARE PREORDERED AND NOT AVAILABLE AFTER NOVEMBER 1ST. Adult T-shirt sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL. No refunds.
**All unclaimed race shirts will be distributed to other participants if they are not picked up by the start of the race.**
KIDS FUN RUN REGISTRATION: Pre-registration online $10.00, plus 50% of the processing fees (the other 50% will be paid by the SWC).
RACE COURSE: USATF CERTIFIED COURSE: The course route goes down Main Street South then turns right onto Oak Tree Road and then a left hand turn back on to Main Street South. Flat and fast!
QUESTIONS: southburyturkeytrot@gmail.com or call Hollie Ward, Race Co-chair at (203) 482-6746.
AWARDS: For purposes of maintaining the competitive nature of this event, the following minimum enrollment numbers must be satisfied in order to be eligible for awards; For overall race winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd places) there must be at least 100 people registered per gender category for awards to be given for that gender. For age group specific categories, there must be at least 10 people registered per gender category for awards to be given for that gender. All awards will be based on GUN TIME.
The majority of the proceeds from the Southbury Turkey Trot will benefit the SOUTHBURY FOOD BANK, SOUTHBURY FUEL BANK AND SOUTHBURY HELPING HANDS.
Races
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5k
Incl. $1.65 Fee & Performance T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$31.65
OPENS 24 AUG -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $1.05 Fee
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$11.05
OPENS 24 AUG
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