The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape
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The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape
The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Redding, Connecticut. The race uses the Redding Community Center at 37 Lonetown Road as its start and finish location. Events listed for 2025 include:
- 5K - run or walk
- 1K Kids Fun Run
- Virtual 5K or 1K
Registration is open for in-person and virtual options. The event page lists entry fees for each event and notes a price increase later in the season. Packet pickup is available the day before the race and on race day at the Redding Community Center.
Race features, beneficiaries and sponsors
Registered participants receive race items including a long sleeve tech shirt, an embroidered winter beanie, embroidered running gloves and a finisher's medal. Awards are given for the top three finishers in five-year age groups. All race proceeds are donated to the race beneficiaries, and the Joyce Allen Charitable Trust will match donations made by the race and its runners. Title and supporting sponsors are listed on the event page. Historical results and past finisher magazines are available for previous years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.