Stratford Turkey Day Trot
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Time 8:05AM EST
- Location Stratford, Connecticut
- Price Free - $42.34
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving with a bang at the Stratford Turkey Day Trot happening on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in the charming town of Stratford, Greater Bridgeport! This beloved annual event has blossomed into one of the largest Turkey Trots in the area, drawing over 800 enthusiastic participants each year. Choose from a fun and friendly 5K run/walk that showcases the scenic downtown area, with a fast and flat course suitable for all abilities.
Don’t miss out on the chance to snag one of the coveted long sleeve Poly-Tech shirts—available for the first 450 registrants! Plus, there will be a free kids run at 8:05 AM, ensuring that the whole family can join in the fun. After the race, celebrate your achievement with tasty tapas and beverages at Cibus Dos, conveniently located right at the finish line. Join us for a spirited morning filled with community, fitness, and festivities—register early to secure your spot and guarantee your shirt size!
Don’t miss out on the chance to snag one of the coveted long sleeve Poly-Tech shirts—available for the first 450 registrants! Plus, there will be a free kids run at 8:05 AM, ensuring that the whole family can join in the fun. After the race, celebrate your achievement with tasty tapas and beverages at Cibus Dos, conveniently located right at the finish line. Join us for a spirited morning filled with community, fitness, and festivities—register early to secure your spot and guarantee your shirt size!
Organiser's Description
_SHIRT ALERT- THE FIRST 450 REGISTERED ARE GETTING THE POLY-TECH SHIRT!_
AS OF NOV 10 ALL PRE REG ARE NOW A COTTON LONG SLEEVE. WE WAITED AS LONG AS WE COULD TO PURCHASE THE POLY-TECH STYLE BUT HAD TO ORDER THEM LAST WEEK TO INSURE INVENTORY.
GUARANTEED (COTTON) SHIRT SIZE ENDS ON NOV. 17!
WE MUST BUY SHIRTS ON THE 18TH TO INSURE DELIVERY AND PRINT TIME. IF YOU SNOOZE YOU WILL LOSE- OR AT LEAST MIGHT NOT GET A SHIRT. (SORRY THIS ISN'T AMAZON...)
__________________________________________________________________________________
_
THE STRATFORD TURKEY DAY TROT HAS BECOME ONE OF THE LARGEST OF ITS KIND IN THE AREA. __FROM ITS HUMBLE START IN STRATFORD CENTER OVER 20 YEARS AGO WITH UNDER 100 PEOPLE, OUR EVENT HAS GROWN TO AVERAGE OVER 800 PEOPLE EACH YEAR.
_
OUR 5K EVENT IS SUCCESSFUL AND SAFE THANKS TO THE TREMENDOUS SUPPORT AND COOPERATION FROM THE STRATFORD POLICE, EMS, PUBLIC WORKS & FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
_NEW - THE FIRST 450 PAID REGISTERED WILL RECEIVE LONG SLEEVE POLY-TECH SHIRTS_
THIS OFFER WILL END NOV 4 ALL SHIRTS AFTER THAT WILL BE LONG SLEEVE COTTON.
_ALL SHIRT SIZE GUARANTEE ENDS NOVEMBER 17._
WE MUST PLACE OUR FINAL ORDER OF SHIRTS AND GET THEM PRINTED IN TIME.
ANY REGISTRATION AFTER 11/11 WILL GET SHIRTS AS AVAILABLE AT PICKUP.
WE MAY RUN OUT! AND THEN YOU WON'T BE HAPPY...
AVOID PRE-THANKSGIVING STRESS- YOU'LL HAVE ENOUGH LATER!
PICKUP SHIRTS & BIBS EARLY AT RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT IN STRATFORD
TUESDAY NOV 26 2PM-7PM _NOTE TIMES- WE CAN NOT ARRIVE BEFORE/STAY AFTER_
WEDNESDAY NOV 27 12PM-5PM
REGISTRATION FEES
ONLINE ONLY- NO PAPER ENTRIES/ NO CASH
7/25 - 8/25 THE LOWEST FEES!
$31 AGES 19 & OVER
$24 AGES 18 & UNDER
8/26 - 9/30 $36 / $25
10/1 - 11/20 $39 / $28
REMEMBER SHIRT SIZE GUARANTEE ENDS 11/17
11/21 -11/28 $41 / $30 IF NOT SOLD OUT & ONLINE ONLY- USE YOUR DEVICE!
11/28 UP TILL 8:10AM. NO CASH/PAPER ENTRIES.
THURSDAY NOV 28 PICKUP 7AM- 8:10 AM SHARP!
AT OUR RACE SITE- DOWNTOWN STRATFORD AT THE MASONIC AUDITORIUM
THE FORMER STRATFORD THEATRE 2422 MAIN ST.
WE CLOSE REGISTRATION AT 1000 PARTICIPANTS.
DON'T GET SHUT OUT!
_POST PARTY- AT THE FINISH LINE_
CIBUS DOS- WILL BE OPEN 7AM- 11AM SERVING TAPPAS, AND BEVERAGES. THE BAR WILL BE OPEN FOR BOTH ADULT HYDRATION AND SOFT DRINKS. CIBUS DOS IS LOCATED DIRECTLY OPPOSITE THE FINISH LINE ON MAIN ST.
AGAIN THIS YEAR- "FRENCHIES COFFEE BAR" HAS GREAT SPECIALTY COFFEE, PASTRIES AND BREAKFAST
IT WILL BE OPEN 7:30AM - NOON. LOCATED IN COLONIAL SQUARE BEHIND THE START/FINISH AREA.
_10% OFF WITH YOUR BIB. _
THE VERY FLAT & FAST COURSE HAS ATTRACTED RUNNERS & WALKERS FROM THE FOUR CORNERS OF CT, NEW ENGLAND & BEYOND.
OUR 5K COURSE IS VERY FRIENDLY- & SLIGHTLY TWEAKED THIS YEAR TO HAVE A COMMON START/FINISH ON MAIN ST. - SUITABLE FOR ALL ABILITIES.
COURSE MAP: HTTPS://ONTHEGOMAP.COM/S/0E6D09GT [https://onthegomap.com/s/0e6d09gt]
OUR RUN/WALK TAKES PLACE ON A COURSE THAT STARTS IN THE HEART OF OUR DOWNTOWN CENTER. BECAUSE OF THE NEW START/FINISH LINE YOU WILL NOW BE ABLE TO HAVE A 'NET TIME' WHEN YOU CROSS THE TIMING MATS.
YOULL RUN DOWN EAST BROADWAY AND TAKE A RIGHT ON ELM ST.
FROM THERE YOULL RUN THRU THE HISTORIC SECTION OF TOWN WITH A STRAIGHT SHOT, OUT ON ELM ST. NEXT IS A QUICK TURN AROUND ON MAIN ST & GO PAST THE WATER TABLE.
BEFORE YOU GET BACK DOWNTOWN YOU'LL RUN A LOOP AROUND THE PARK WHERE THE HISTORICALLY FAMOUS SHAKESPEARE THEATER USED TO BE (IT BURNED TO THE GROUND A FEW YEARS BACK)...RIGHT NEAR THE HOUSATONIC RIVER.
AFTER THAT YOURE BACK THE WAY YOU CAME, WITH THE FINISH LINE JUST PAST THE STRATFORD THEATRE ON MAIN ST.
WE USE COMPUTER BIB-CHIP TIMING FOR FAST & ACCURATE RESULTS. YOU MUST WEAR YOUR OWN REGISTERED BIB ON YOUR FRONT!.
PLEASE DO NOT GIVE AWAY OR EXCHANGE YOUR BIB WITH SOMEONE. IT CAUSES HUGE PROBLEMS, MESSES UP _EVERYONES_ RESULTS AND DELAYS EMERGENCY RESPONSE!
IF A CHANGE IS NEEDED- SEE THE RACE DIRECTOR OR TIMER DURING BIB PICKUP OR ON RACE DAY AND WE CAN MAKE THE CHANGE. IF YOU GIVE/TAKE A BIB WITHOUT LETTING US KNOW BEFORE THE START, BOTH PARTIES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR BIB IS PINNED ON FRONT - NOT COVERED BY CLOTHING & NOT FOLDED OVER.
WE WILL HAVE A FREE KIDS RUN PRIOR TO THE RACE AT 8:05AM.
AGES 9 & UNDER RECOMMENDED. AN ADULT CAN ACCOMPANY A CHILD IF IT HELPS AVOID DRAMA (FOR EITHER ONE OF YOU).
THE QUEEN OF THE KIDS RUN, THE UBIQUITOUS & ALWAYS VIVACIOUS
_DONNA CRAMOND_ WILL AGAIN BE DIRECTING THIS TERRIFIC START TO OUR DAY!
YOULL GET A _GREAT LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT _(GUARANTEED SIZING ONLY IF YOU PRE REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 10)
AFTER THAT AS AVAILABLE AND WE MAY RUN OUT!
PARKING- THE START AND FINISH ARE WITHIN 200 YARDS OF THE STRATFORD RAILROAD STATION WHERE THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF SPACES. THERE ARE ALSO SPACES AVAILABLE BEHIND THE THEATRE AT THE FINISH AND ACROSS THE STREET BEHIND THE RESTAURANTS. THERE IS NO PARKING ON THE 5K COURSE- THE POLICE WILL TOW.
COSTUME CONTEST- THE WINNER RECEIVES A $50 GIFT CARD FROM PARADISE PIZZA!
AWARDS: MALE & FEMALE CHAMPIONS ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR AGE GROUPS AND GIVEN SEPARATE AWARDS.
AGE GROUP AWARDS MALE & FEMALE - 1ST, 2ND, 3RD FOR 9 & UNDER, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR AWARD AFTER YOU FINISH. WE WILL DISTRIBUTE THEM NEAR THE FINISH.
WE WILL NOT HAVE A FORMAL CEREMONY.
WE WILL NOT MAIL THEM BUT PICKUP WILL BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING WEEK.
THANKSGIVING MORNING SCHEDULE:
6:00 AM - WAKE UP, HAVE A COFFEE, DO YOUR THING
7:00 AM - LEAVE EARLY TO AVOID TRAFFIC AND PARKING HASSLE
8:00 AM - YOU ARE LATE- HOPEFULLY YOU ARE PARKED & RUNNING TO THE START!
CIBOS DOS - OPENS. HAVE A NOSH AND A DRINK IF YOU MISS THE START.
8:05 AM - _FREE_ KIDS RUN AROUND THE MAIN ST. BLOCK- DON'T MISS DONNA'S WARMUP!
8:10 AM - ANNOUNCEMENTS, NATIONAL ANTHEM
8:15 AM - TURKEY TROT 5K START - GET MOVING!
8:30 AM - SNACKS, FLUIDS, & ADULT HYDRATION @ CIBOS DOS
AWARDS DISTRIBUTED AS FAST AS THE RESULTS ARE GENERATED!
THE STRATFORD POLICE & EMS HAVE HELPED TO DETERMINE THIS EVENT NUMBER CUTOFF IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY.
THERE WILL NOT BE ANY EXCEPTIONS.
THE PROCEEDS OF THE STRATFORD TURKEY DAY TROT HAVE AVERAGED OVER $10,000 EACH OF THE LAST FIVE YEARS.
THESE FUNDS ARE DONATED TO MANY NON-PROFIT GROUPS & CHARITIES FROM WITHIN OUR STRATFORD COMMUNITY.
A DONATION OF ANY AMOUNT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED AND USEFUL.
THE CHARITIES THAT HAVE RECEIVED DONATIONS FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE RACE:
MASONIC HOUSE LEARNING CENTER FOR DYSLEXIA
TOWN OF STRATFORD RECREACTION DEPARTMENT
TOWN OF STRATFORD COMMUNITY SERVICES
STERLING HOUSE, BUNNELL HIGH SCHOOL POST PROM & CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
WE THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING THIS YEAR SO THAT WE MAY CONTINUE TO PROVIDE NEEDED DONATIONS FOR THESE WORTHY CHARITIES IN OUR TOWN.
OUR EVENT IS ALWAYS IN NEED OF SPONSOR PARTNERS. PLEASE CONTACT MARTY SCHAIVONE IF YOUD LIKE TO PARTNER WITH US OR CAN INTRODUCE US TO A POTENTIAL SPONSOR - [email protected]
DID YOU RUN IN 2023? TAKE A LOOK AT THESE SITES FOR PICTURES!
JLGDESIGNS.COM/#PHOTAGRAPHY- HTTPS://PHOTOS.GOOGLE.COM/SHARE/AF1QIPNIDORYGTUUICQXXZUI1YYSW-7ZRVNST4DUDQYLZDAVCLXJQ_W8RZ0VDG0JS0PBMA?PLI=1&KEY=SZVXQXUZNLV0RNHWQXJJUS03NLDEBJEXCJBRWKNN [https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNIDORyGTuUIcQxXzUI1YySw-7zRvnsT4DuDqYLzDaVClXJQ_W8rZ0VDG0jS0PbmA?pli=1&key=SzVXQXUzNlV0RnhwQXJjUS03NldEbjExcjBrWkNn]
CT POST PICS-
HTTPS://WWW.CTPOST.COM/SEEN/ARTICLE/SEEN-STRATFORD-TURKEY-DAY-TROT-THANKSGIVING-2023-18509641.PHP
SEVERE WEATHER & CANCELLATION POLICY -This event is being held rain or shine. Weather forecasts are tracked for heavy rain, thunder, and lightning, high winds, snow, etc. If there is a possibility of threatening weather, the information will be posted on our web site and social media pages to alert participants of possible changes. We will also do our best to send an e-blast to all pre-registered that have supplied us with a viable email address. Severe weather or a forecast to become severe during the event could change the race start time. This event could be postponed or canceled. No Refunds can be given if the event is delayed, postponed, or canceled due to severe weather or by the direction of Facility Directors, Park Services, Police, or State Officials.
_THIS RACE IS DIRECTED BY MARTY SCHAIVONE M.S. RUNNING PRODUCTIONS._ MSRP directs over 30 other events each year that have raised over $300,000 for charities. Other races in Stratford include the Little Pub Miles for Margaritas, Two Roads Shore to the Pour, the Surfin Santa Christmas in July, the Last Chance for Romance & the Holiday Toy Run. Others include the Colony Grill Hot Oil 5K and Bigelow Tea Run in Fairfield, The Great Pumpkin Classic, Cow Chip Cross Country Run & Jingle Bell Run in Trumbull, and the new "Andiamo! 5k" and "The Blues are Running" 5k and many more events in Fairfield County.
The 2024 MSRP schedule is always flexible and may be posted at: www.hitekracing.com/msrunning [http://www.hitekracing.com/msrunning] or email [email protected]
THIS SITE AND RACE IS BEING POSTED AS OF JULY. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IF ANY COVID RELATED MANDATES ARE INACTED THAT LEAD TO THE CANCELATION OF THIS EVENT THERE WILL NOT BE REFUNDS.
ALL REG FEES WILL BE GIVEN TO OUR CHARITIES AFTER EXPENSES HAVE BEEN PAID.
THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.
AS OF NOV 10 ALL PRE REG ARE NOW A COTTON LONG SLEEVE. WE WAITED AS LONG AS WE COULD TO PURCHASE THE POLY-TECH STYLE BUT HAD TO ORDER THEM LAST WEEK TO INSURE INVENTORY.
GUARANTEED (COTTON) SHIRT SIZE ENDS ON NOV. 17!
WE MUST BUY SHIRTS ON THE 18TH TO INSURE DELIVERY AND PRINT TIME. IF YOU SNOOZE YOU WILL LOSE- OR AT LEAST MIGHT NOT GET A SHIRT. (SORRY THIS ISN'T AMAZON...)
__________________________________________________________________________________
_
THE STRATFORD TURKEY DAY TROT HAS BECOME ONE OF THE LARGEST OF ITS KIND IN THE AREA. __FROM ITS HUMBLE START IN STRATFORD CENTER OVER 20 YEARS AGO WITH UNDER 100 PEOPLE, OUR EVENT HAS GROWN TO AVERAGE OVER 800 PEOPLE EACH YEAR.
_
OUR 5K EVENT IS SUCCESSFUL AND SAFE THANKS TO THE TREMENDOUS SUPPORT AND COOPERATION FROM THE STRATFORD POLICE, EMS, PUBLIC WORKS & FIRE DEPARTMENTS.
_NEW - THE FIRST 450 PAID REGISTERED WILL RECEIVE LONG SLEEVE POLY-TECH SHIRTS_
THIS OFFER WILL END NOV 4 ALL SHIRTS AFTER THAT WILL BE LONG SLEEVE COTTON.
_ALL SHIRT SIZE GUARANTEE ENDS NOVEMBER 17._
WE MUST PLACE OUR FINAL ORDER OF SHIRTS AND GET THEM PRINTED IN TIME.
ANY REGISTRATION AFTER 11/11 WILL GET SHIRTS AS AVAILABLE AT PICKUP.
WE MAY RUN OUT! AND THEN YOU WON'T BE HAPPY...
AVOID PRE-THANKSGIVING STRESS- YOU'LL HAVE ENOUGH LATER!
PICKUP SHIRTS & BIBS EARLY AT RIVERVIEW RESTAURANT IN STRATFORD
TUESDAY NOV 26 2PM-7PM _NOTE TIMES- WE CAN NOT ARRIVE BEFORE/STAY AFTER_
WEDNESDAY NOV 27 12PM-5PM
REGISTRATION FEES
ONLINE ONLY- NO PAPER ENTRIES/ NO CASH
7/25 - 8/25 THE LOWEST FEES!
$31 AGES 19 & OVER
$24 AGES 18 & UNDER
8/26 - 9/30 $36 / $25
10/1 - 11/20 $39 / $28
REMEMBER SHIRT SIZE GUARANTEE ENDS 11/17
11/21 -11/28 $41 / $30 IF NOT SOLD OUT & ONLINE ONLY- USE YOUR DEVICE!
11/28 UP TILL 8:10AM. NO CASH/PAPER ENTRIES.
THURSDAY NOV 28 PICKUP 7AM- 8:10 AM SHARP!
AT OUR RACE SITE- DOWNTOWN STRATFORD AT THE MASONIC AUDITORIUM
THE FORMER STRATFORD THEATRE 2422 MAIN ST.
WE CLOSE REGISTRATION AT 1000 PARTICIPANTS.
DON'T GET SHUT OUT!
_POST PARTY- AT THE FINISH LINE_
CIBUS DOS- WILL BE OPEN 7AM- 11AM SERVING TAPPAS, AND BEVERAGES. THE BAR WILL BE OPEN FOR BOTH ADULT HYDRATION AND SOFT DRINKS. CIBUS DOS IS LOCATED DIRECTLY OPPOSITE THE FINISH LINE ON MAIN ST.
AGAIN THIS YEAR- "FRENCHIES COFFEE BAR" HAS GREAT SPECIALTY COFFEE, PASTRIES AND BREAKFAST
IT WILL BE OPEN 7:30AM - NOON. LOCATED IN COLONIAL SQUARE BEHIND THE START/FINISH AREA.
_10% OFF WITH YOUR BIB. _
THE VERY FLAT & FAST COURSE HAS ATTRACTED RUNNERS & WALKERS FROM THE FOUR CORNERS OF CT, NEW ENGLAND & BEYOND.
OUR 5K COURSE IS VERY FRIENDLY- & SLIGHTLY TWEAKED THIS YEAR TO HAVE A COMMON START/FINISH ON MAIN ST. - SUITABLE FOR ALL ABILITIES.
COURSE MAP: HTTPS://ONTHEGOMAP.COM/S/0E6D09GT [https://onthegomap.com/s/0e6d09gt]
OUR RUN/WALK TAKES PLACE ON A COURSE THAT STARTS IN THE HEART OF OUR DOWNTOWN CENTER. BECAUSE OF THE NEW START/FINISH LINE YOU WILL NOW BE ABLE TO HAVE A 'NET TIME' WHEN YOU CROSS THE TIMING MATS.
YOULL RUN DOWN EAST BROADWAY AND TAKE A RIGHT ON ELM ST.
FROM THERE YOULL RUN THRU THE HISTORIC SECTION OF TOWN WITH A STRAIGHT SHOT, OUT ON ELM ST. NEXT IS A QUICK TURN AROUND ON MAIN ST & GO PAST THE WATER TABLE.
BEFORE YOU GET BACK DOWNTOWN YOU'LL RUN A LOOP AROUND THE PARK WHERE THE HISTORICALLY FAMOUS SHAKESPEARE THEATER USED TO BE (IT BURNED TO THE GROUND A FEW YEARS BACK)...RIGHT NEAR THE HOUSATONIC RIVER.
AFTER THAT YOURE BACK THE WAY YOU CAME, WITH THE FINISH LINE JUST PAST THE STRATFORD THEATRE ON MAIN ST.
WE USE COMPUTER BIB-CHIP TIMING FOR FAST & ACCURATE RESULTS. YOU MUST WEAR YOUR OWN REGISTERED BIB ON YOUR FRONT!.
PLEASE DO NOT GIVE AWAY OR EXCHANGE YOUR BIB WITH SOMEONE. IT CAUSES HUGE PROBLEMS, MESSES UP _EVERYONES_ RESULTS AND DELAYS EMERGENCY RESPONSE!
IF A CHANGE IS NEEDED- SEE THE RACE DIRECTOR OR TIMER DURING BIB PICKUP OR ON RACE DAY AND WE CAN MAKE THE CHANGE. IF YOU GIVE/TAKE A BIB WITHOUT LETTING US KNOW BEFORE THE START, BOTH PARTIES WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR BIB IS PINNED ON FRONT - NOT COVERED BY CLOTHING & NOT FOLDED OVER.
WE WILL HAVE A FREE KIDS RUN PRIOR TO THE RACE AT 8:05AM.
AGES 9 & UNDER RECOMMENDED. AN ADULT CAN ACCOMPANY A CHILD IF IT HELPS AVOID DRAMA (FOR EITHER ONE OF YOU).
THE QUEEN OF THE KIDS RUN, THE UBIQUITOUS & ALWAYS VIVACIOUS
_DONNA CRAMOND_ WILL AGAIN BE DIRECTING THIS TERRIFIC START TO OUR DAY!
YOULL GET A _GREAT LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT _(GUARANTEED SIZING ONLY IF YOU PRE REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 10)
AFTER THAT AS AVAILABLE AND WE MAY RUN OUT!
PARKING- THE START AND FINISH ARE WITHIN 200 YARDS OF THE STRATFORD RAILROAD STATION WHERE THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF SPACES. THERE ARE ALSO SPACES AVAILABLE BEHIND THE THEATRE AT THE FINISH AND ACROSS THE STREET BEHIND THE RESTAURANTS. THERE IS NO PARKING ON THE 5K COURSE- THE POLICE WILL TOW.
COSTUME CONTEST- THE WINNER RECEIVES A $50 GIFT CARD FROM PARADISE PIZZA!
AWARDS: MALE & FEMALE CHAMPIONS ARE REMOVED FROM THEIR AGE GROUPS AND GIVEN SEPARATE AWARDS.
AGE GROUP AWARDS MALE & FEMALE - 1ST, 2ND, 3RD FOR 9 & UNDER, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR AWARD AFTER YOU FINISH. WE WILL DISTRIBUTE THEM NEAR THE FINISH.
WE WILL NOT HAVE A FORMAL CEREMONY.
WE WILL NOT MAIL THEM BUT PICKUP WILL BE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING WEEK.
THANKSGIVING MORNING SCHEDULE:
6:00 AM - WAKE UP, HAVE A COFFEE, DO YOUR THING
7:00 AM - LEAVE EARLY TO AVOID TRAFFIC AND PARKING HASSLE
8:00 AM - YOU ARE LATE- HOPEFULLY YOU ARE PARKED & RUNNING TO THE START!
CIBOS DOS - OPENS. HAVE A NOSH AND A DRINK IF YOU MISS THE START.
8:05 AM - _FREE_ KIDS RUN AROUND THE MAIN ST. BLOCK- DON'T MISS DONNA'S WARMUP!
8:10 AM - ANNOUNCEMENTS, NATIONAL ANTHEM
8:15 AM - TURKEY TROT 5K START - GET MOVING!
8:30 AM - SNACKS, FLUIDS, & ADULT HYDRATION @ CIBOS DOS
AWARDS DISTRIBUTED AS FAST AS THE RESULTS ARE GENERATED!
THE STRATFORD POLICE & EMS HAVE HELPED TO DETERMINE THIS EVENT NUMBER CUTOFF IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY.
THERE WILL NOT BE ANY EXCEPTIONS.
THE PROCEEDS OF THE STRATFORD TURKEY DAY TROT HAVE AVERAGED OVER $10,000 EACH OF THE LAST FIVE YEARS.
THESE FUNDS ARE DONATED TO MANY NON-PROFIT GROUPS & CHARITIES FROM WITHIN OUR STRATFORD COMMUNITY.
A DONATION OF ANY AMOUNT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED AND USEFUL.
THE CHARITIES THAT HAVE RECEIVED DONATIONS FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE RACE:
MASONIC HOUSE LEARNING CENTER FOR DYSLEXIA
TOWN OF STRATFORD RECREACTION DEPARTMENT
TOWN OF STRATFORD COMMUNITY SERVICES
STERLING HOUSE, BUNNELL HIGH SCHOOL POST PROM & CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
WE THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING THIS YEAR SO THAT WE MAY CONTINUE TO PROVIDE NEEDED DONATIONS FOR THESE WORTHY CHARITIES IN OUR TOWN.
OUR EVENT IS ALWAYS IN NEED OF SPONSOR PARTNERS. PLEASE CONTACT MARTY SCHAIVONE IF YOUD LIKE TO PARTNER WITH US OR CAN INTRODUCE US TO A POTENTIAL SPONSOR - [email protected]
DID YOU RUN IN 2023? TAKE A LOOK AT THESE SITES FOR PICTURES!
JLGDESIGNS.COM/#PHOTAGRAPHY- HTTPS://PHOTOS.GOOGLE.COM/SHARE/AF1QIPNIDORYGTUUICQXXZUI1YYSW-7ZRVNST4DUDQYLZDAVCLXJQ_W8RZ0VDG0JS0PBMA?PLI=1&KEY=SZVXQXUZNLV0RNHWQXJJUS03NLDEBJEXCJBRWKNN [https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNIDORyGTuUIcQxXzUI1YySw-7zRvnsT4DuDqYLzDaVClXJQ_W8rZ0VDG0jS0PbmA?pli=1&key=SzVXQXUzNlV0RnhwQXJjUS03NldEbjExcjBrWkNn]
CT POST PICS-
HTTPS://WWW.CTPOST.COM/SEEN/ARTICLE/SEEN-STRATFORD-TURKEY-DAY-TROT-THANKSGIVING-2023-18509641.PHP
SEVERE WEATHER & CANCELLATION POLICY -This event is being held rain or shine. Weather forecasts are tracked for heavy rain, thunder, and lightning, high winds, snow, etc. If there is a possibility of threatening weather, the information will be posted on our web site and social media pages to alert participants of possible changes. We will also do our best to send an e-blast to all pre-registered that have supplied us with a viable email address. Severe weather or a forecast to become severe during the event could change the race start time. This event could be postponed or canceled. No Refunds can be given if the event is delayed, postponed, or canceled due to severe weather or by the direction of Facility Directors, Park Services, Police, or State Officials.
_THIS RACE IS DIRECTED BY MARTY SCHAIVONE M.S. RUNNING PRODUCTIONS._ MSRP directs over 30 other events each year that have raised over $300,000 for charities. Other races in Stratford include the Little Pub Miles for Margaritas, Two Roads Shore to the Pour, the Surfin Santa Christmas in July, the Last Chance for Romance & the Holiday Toy Run. Others include the Colony Grill Hot Oil 5K and Bigelow Tea Run in Fairfield, The Great Pumpkin Classic, Cow Chip Cross Country Run & Jingle Bell Run in Trumbull, and the new "Andiamo! 5k" and "The Blues are Running" 5k and many more events in Fairfield County.
The 2024 MSRP schedule is always flexible and may be posted at: www.hitekracing.com/msrunning [http://www.hitekracing.com/msrunning] or email [email protected]
THIS SITE AND RACE IS BEING POSTED AS OF JULY. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT IF ANY COVID RELATED MANDATES ARE INACTED THAT LEAD TO THE CANCELATION OF THIS EVENT THERE WILL NOT BE REFUNDS.
ALL REG FEES WILL BE GIVEN TO OUR CHARITIES AFTER EXPENSES HAVE BEEN PAID.
THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING.
Races
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Stratford Turkey Day Trot
Incl. $3.34 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Thu 28th November 2024 (8:15AM EST)
$42.34
Awards: Male & Female Champions receive prizes and are removed from their age groups. Age Group Awards for male & female - three deep (1st, 2nd, 3rd) placements for 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ Shirts: Long sleeve sizes guaranteed if pre reg'd by Nov 5. After that date sizing is 'as available'. Note- you could miss out completely if you dont pre register by the time we need to order shirts. Please pre reg by Nov 5 to keep everyone happy! Including yourself. -
The Turkey Trot Kids Run
Thu 28th November 2024 (8:05AM EST)
Free
We recommend ages 9 and under. This is a very short run of about 200 yards. Adults can accompany a child to avoid drama (yours or theirs).
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