Stratford Turkey Day Trot 2026

The race.

The Stratford Turkey Day Trot takes place on November 26, 2026, in Stratford, Connecticut. Participants may choose between a 5K run/walk or a 200-yard distance. The flat 5K course starts and finishes on Main Street in front of the theatre, running through downtown and the historic section of town before looping around the park. Registration closes at 1,000 participants. Long-sleeve shirts are guaranteed for entries received by November 8; packet pickup occurs at Riverview Bistro on Ferry Boulevard (November 24–25) or at the Masonic Auditorium on race morning (7:00–8:10 a.m.). Race-day food and beverages are available at the finish line, with specialty coffee and breakfast items offered nearby starting at 7:30 a.m.