Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield 45th Annual Turkey Trot

Thursday, November 26, 2026
8:00 AM EST
Ridgefield, Connecticut
$22.95–$44.30 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for a festive celebration at the 45th Annual Turkey Trot, taking place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Ridgefield, Western Connecticut! This beloved Thanksgiving Day tradition invites participants of all ages to join in on the fun with a spirited 5K race and a lively Fun Run. The Turkey Trot has been an integral part of Ridgefield's Thanksgiving festivities for over four decades, and it promises to be an event filled with excitement, community spirit, and holiday cheer.

Participants can pick up their race bibs at the Boys & Girls Club on the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday leading up to Thanksgiving, with convenient hours available. If you can't make it before the big day, don’t worry—race day bib pickup starts bright and early at 7 AM! Gather your friends and family to kick off this Thanksgiving with a run that embodies the joy and camaraderie of the season. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make lasting memories while giving thanks and celebrating with your community!

Races

  • 5k Turkey Trot

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & 45th Annual Turkey Trot T-Shirt

    8:30 AM EST

    $44.30

    Register
  • Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $2.95 Fee & Kids Fun Run T-Shirt

    8:00 AM EST

    $22.95

    Register

Organiser's description

THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY 5K TURKEY TROT AND FUN RUN IS A RIDGEFIELD THANKSGIVING TRADITION. JOIN US IN CELEBRATING OUR 45TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT!

WE ARE EXTREMELY PROUD TO SAY WE HAVE BEEN PART OF RIDGEFIELD'S THANKSGIVING TRADITION FOR 44 YEARS. IT TRULY WOULD NOT BE THANKSGIVING IN RIDGEFIELD WITHOUT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TURKEY TROT, AND WE WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY!

BIB PICK UP IS HELD AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ON MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY OF THANKSGIVING WEEK, FROM 12PM-6PM ON MONDAY, AND 10AM-6PM ON TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY. CAN'T GET THERE BEFORE THANKSGIVING? NO PROBLEM! BIB PICK UP ON THANKSGIVING MORNING STARTS AT 7AM.

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Location

Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield, 41 Governor St., Ridgefield, 06877, CT, United States

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