New Canaan Turkey Trot
- Date Sun 22nd November 2026
- Time 11:30AM EST
- Location New Canaan, Connecticut
- Price $44.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with the New Canaan Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 22, 2026! Set in the picturesque Waveny Park in Western Connecticut, this spirited event features a fun 5 km race that starts and finishes at the iconic Main House. Participants can enjoy a well-timed run with ChronoTrack B-Tag timing while soaking in the beautiful fall scenery.
Race day check-in begins at 10:30 AM, but for those eager to get a head start, early check-in is available on Friday, November 20, from 3-5 PM and Saturday, November 21, from 10 AM-1 PM at the New Canaan Library. Join in the excitement with an optional group warm-up at 11 AM before the race kicks off at 11:30 AM. Best of all, your participation helps support a great cause, with all proceeds benefiting the Open Doors Shelter in Norwalk, CT. Don’t miss this chance to run, give back, and enjoy the festive spirit of the season!
Race day check-in begins at 10:30 AM, but for those eager to get a head start, early check-in is available on Friday, November 20, from 3-5 PM and Saturday, November 21, from 10 AM-1 PM at the New Canaan Library. Join in the excitement with an optional group warm-up at 11 AM before the race kicks off at 11:30 AM. Best of all, your participation helps support a great cause, with all proceeds benefiting the Open Doors Shelter in Norwalk, CT. Don’t miss this chance to run, give back, and enjoy the festive spirit of the season!
Organiser's Description
Get ready for Thanksgiving with a short run through Waveny Park the Sunday before the holiday. 5 km course starting and finishing at the Main House. ChronoTrack B-Tag timing.
The event will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at Waveny Park from the Main House.
Runners can check in on race day beginning at 10:30 AM, and can also check in early on Friday, November 20, 3-5 PM and Saturday, November 21, 10 AM-1 PM at the New Canaan Library.
There will be an optional group warm up and race kickoff beginning at 11 AM.
The race itself will begin at 11:30 AM.
All proceeds benefit Open Doors Shelter in Norwalk, CT
The event will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at Waveny Park from the Main House.
Runners can check in on race day beginning at 10:30 AM, and can also check in early on Friday, November 20, 3-5 PM and Saturday, November 21, 10 AM-1 PM at the New Canaan Library.
There will be an optional group warm up and race kickoff beginning at 11 AM.
The race itself will begin at 11:30 AM.
All proceeds benefit Open Doors Shelter in Norwalk, CT
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sun 22nd November 2026 (11:30AM EST)
$44.30
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Waveny Park, 899 South Avenue, New Canaan, 06840, CT, United States
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