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Turkey Trot Races happening in and around Fairfield County.

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join the Thanksgiving festivities! Fairfield County has a fantastic lineup of Turkey Trot races to get your heart pumping and your spirits lifted before indulging in your holiday feast. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for some fun with friends and family, these events are a perfect way to kick off Thanksgiving. Here’s your ultimate guide to the Turkey Trot races in and around Fairfield County.


Sunday, November 24, 2024

• New Canaan Turkey Trot (11:30) – Waveny Park

• New Fairfield Turkey Road Race – New Fairfield


Thursday, November 28, 2024

• Bethel Turkey Trot (8:00am) - Bethel

• Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day Road Race (8:00am) - Shelton

• Harbor Point Square Turkey Trot (8:00am)– Stamford

• Newtown Turkey Trot (7:45am) - Newtown

• Orange Turkey Trot (8:00am) - Orange

• Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race – Southport

• Ridgefield Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield Turkey Trot (8:00am) - Ridgefield

• Rowayton Turkey Trot (9:00am) - Rowayton

• Shippan Turkey Trot (9:30am) – Stamford

• Southbury Turkey Trot (8:00am) - Southbury

• Stratford Turkey Day Trot (8:15am) - Stratford

• The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape (8:00am) - Redding


Friday, November 29, 2024 

 

Saturday, November 30, 2024  

 


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