Stratford Turkey Day Trot
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Stratford Turkey Day Trot : event overview
The Stratford Turkey Day Trot takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in downtown Stratford, CT, at 2422 Main St. The event includes these distances:
- 5K on a very flat course with a common start/finish on Main St.
- Kids run (free) recommended for ages 9 and under; an adult may accompany a child.
The 5K route starts on Main St, continues down East Broadway, turns onto Elm St for a straight section and a quick turnaround, includes a loop around the park near the former Shakespeare Theater by the Housatonic River, and finishes at the Stratford Theatre on Main St. The common start/finish and timing mats provide a net time.
Logistics and additional details
Registration is limited to 1,000 participants. Shirt size guarantee ends October 31; registrations after November 1 receive shirts as available. Early pickup of shirts and bibs is available at the Riverview Restaurant on November 25 and November 26; race-day pickup is at the Masonic Auditorium near the start/finish. Computer bib-chip timing is used; runners must wear their registered bib on the front. Parking is available near the Stratford railroad station (within about 200 yards) and behind nearby businesses; there is no parking on the 5K course. Age-group awards are given 1st–3rd in standard brackets; champions are removed from age groups. Proceeds have averaged over $10,000 annually and are donated to local charities. The event is held rain or shine; it may be postponed or canceled for severe weather with no refunds in those cases. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.