Newtown Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 7:45AM EST
- Location Newtown, Connecticut
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 16th Annual Newtown Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27th, 2025, in beautiful Newtown, Western Connecticut! This exciting community event invites you to kick off your Thanksgiving Day celebrations with a choice of a spirited 5K run/walk or a more leisurely 2.5K (1.6 mile) fitness walk, both starting and finishing at Newtown Middle School. Over the years, this cherished tradition has attracted more than 1,600 participants, making it a must-attend event for families and friends looking to celebrate the holiday spirit.
Join the fun as you race through the scenic routes introduced in 2019, and don’t forget to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Faith Food Pantry, helping families in need this holiday season. The race kicks off at 7:45 AM, with race packet pickup available in advance to ensure a smooth start. Awards will be given for top finishers in various categories, making this not just a race, but a chance to showcase your skills while supporting a great cause. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable Thanksgiving experience that combines health, community, and holiday cheer!
Join the fun as you race through the scenic routes introduced in 2019, and don’t forget to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Faith Food Pantry, helping families in need this holiday season. The race kicks off at 7:45 AM, with race packet pickup available in advance to ensure a smooth start. Awards will be given for top finishers in various categories, making this not just a race, but a chance to showcase your skills while supporting a great cause. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable Thanksgiving experience that combines health, community, and holiday cheer!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the 16 th Annual Newtown Turkey Trot to benefit the C. H. Booth Library [https://chboothlibrary.org/]. Our event offers the opportunity to kick off your Thanksgiving Day celebrations by participating in a 5K run / walk or 2.5K (1.6 mile) fitness walk. This community event has annually attracted over 1600 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-shirt collection at C. H. Booth Library on Tuesday 11/25 between 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM and Wednesday 11/26 between 10:00AM and 3:00PM.
* PLEASE CONSIDER BRINGING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM TO DONATE TO FAITH FOOD PANTRY AND HELP FAMILIES IN NEED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
* Race check-in and bib pickup (but not t-shirt collection) will be available between 6:30 AM and 7:15 AM on the morning of the race.
* NOTE: YOU MUST COLLECT YOUR RACE PACKET CONTAINING YOUR RACE BIB BEFORE THE RACE BEGINS.
* Race Start - 7:45 AM AT NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL.
* NO FOOD PROVIDED THIS YEAR FOR THE RACE. WATER & COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED AND IS DONATED BY LOCAL SPONSORS.
* At this time we plan for there to be a post race awards ceremony where overall and age-group winners collect prizes.
* Awards will be available after the race near the finish area. If not collected, they will be made available for collection from the library at a later date or mailed. Results will be streamed during the event to this web site.
RACE ENTRY
* Race entry is by advance online registration. Online registration will be available up to race day. Registration must be complete by 7:20 AM on race day.
ENTRY FEES
Individual entry:
* $25 each before 9/2 no group discounts
* $35 from 9/3 - 10/31 (3.40 fee per registrant or less if extra discounts applied)
* $40 from 11/1 - 11/27 ( 3.40 fee per registrant or less if extra discounts applied)
* All prices will have additional processing fees due to transparency laws in CT
Groups of 3 or more:
* $5 off per registrant
* All prices will have additional processing fees due transparency laws in CT (3.40 per registrant or less if multi person discounts applied )
SHIRT AVAILABILITY
* Participants registered prior to 11/01 at midnight shall receive a 50/50 cotton blend race t-shirt if they choose. Participants may purchase a additional moisture wicking technical long-sleeve t-shirt during registration. PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 1ST IN ORDER TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT.
RESULTS
* Awards will be given in the following categories:
* Top 3 overall women, men, and non-binary
* Top 3 women, men, and non-binary in each age group:
* Under 10
* 10-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+
EVENT SCHEDULE
* Race Packet Pickup
* Race check-in, bib and t-shirt collection at C. H. Booth Library on Tuesday 11/25 between 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM and Wednesday 11/26 between 10:00AM and 3:00PM.
* PLEASE CONSIDER BRINGING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM TO DONATE TO FAITH FOOD PANTRY AND HELP FAMILIES IN NEED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
* Race check-in and bib pickup (but not t-shirt collection) will be available between 6:30 AM and 7:15 AM on the morning of the race.
* NOTE: YOU MUST COLLECT YOUR RACE PACKET CONTAINING YOUR RACE BIB BEFORE THE RACE BEGINS.
* Race Start - 7:45 AM AT NEWTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL.
* NO FOOD PROVIDED THIS YEAR FOR THE RACE. WATER & COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED AND IS DONATED BY LOCAL SPONSORS.
* At this time we plan for there to be a post race awards ceremony where overall and age-group winners collect prizes.
* Awards will be available after the race near the finish area. If not collected, they will be made available for collection from the library at a later date or mailed. Results will be streamed during the event to this web site.
RACE ENTRY
* Race entry is by advance online registration. Online registration will be available up to race day. Registration must be complete by 7:20 AM on race day.
ENTRY FEES
Individual entry:
* $25 each before 9/2 no group discounts
* $35 from 9/3 - 10/31 (3.40 fee per registrant or less if extra discounts applied)
* $40 from 11/1 - 11/27 ( 3.40 fee per registrant or less if extra discounts applied)
* All prices will have additional processing fees due to transparency laws in CT
Groups of 3 or more:
* $5 off per registrant
* All prices will have additional processing fees due transparency laws in CT (3.40 per registrant or less if multi person discounts applied )
SHIRT AVAILABILITY
* Participants registered prior to 11/01 at midnight shall receive a 50/50 cotton blend race t-shirt if they choose. Participants may purchase a additional moisture wicking technical long-sleeve t-shirt during registration. PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 1ST IN ORDER TO BE GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT.
RESULTS
* Awards will be given in the following categories:
* Top 3 overall women, men, and non-binary
* Top 3 women, men, and non-binary in each age group:
* Under 10
* 10-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+
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