THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR THE FALCON 5K TURKEY TROT MUST BE Registered by October 31st (11:59 pm) to receive Shirt/Swag Race is Rain or Shine. At Your Own Risk No Refunds REGISTRATION FEES : $40.00 BY OCTOBER 31ST * *MUST BE REGISTERED by 11:59 PM OCTOBER 31 TO RECEIVE SHIRT/SWAG* * $45.00 NOVEMBER 2ND-23rd ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES NOVEMBER 23rd at 11:59 PM $50.00 DAY OF RACE - Registration begins at 7:45 AM day of race, closes promptly at 8:30 AM. DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION CLOSES PROMPTLY AT 8:30 AM please be in line early. PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP : New Balance Avon Date: Thursday, November 19 - 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 21 - 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Raffle Prizes Only Drawn For Those That Attend Pre-Race Packet Pick-up. Raffle Ticket entered for each bib picked up during Pre-Race Packet Pick-up *any raffle prizes not picked up by race day will be donated LIMITED DAY OF RACE PACKET PICK-UP 7:45AM-8:30AM ONLY AWARDS : VISA GIFT CARD AWARD TO TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL 1st place - $250 2nd place - $150 3rd place - $100 Top Male/Female for the following age divisions receive souvenir coin: Under 10, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ Prizes will be awarded day of event during Awards Ceremony beginning at 10:00AM! SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS: GOLD : Avon Police and Volunteer Fire SILVER Cohen Law, PLLC https://cohenestatelaw.com Waste Material Trucking Co https://wastetrucking.com SIGN : Maglieri Construction & Paving https://maglieri-construction.com MUSIC National Anthem Performed by members of the Avon High School Choir DJ: Mark The Shark - Shark Entertainment COURSE ROUTE The race will start and finish at Thompson Brook School beginning at 9:00 AM. The route will be from Thompson Brook School facing West on Thompson Road, then turn North (right) onto West Avon Road, turn East (right) onto Scoville Road then, North (left) to Fox Den Road and East to Sleepy Hollow Road. Turn Southeast (right) to Burnham Road, then turn East (left) onto Scoville Road. Turn South to Old Farms Road and then West (right) onto Thompson Road to Thompson Brook School. We will provide trash pick up at Thompson Brook School. Free beverages as well as fruit will be offered at finish. Each registered runner that crosses the finish line will receive a medal COURSE INFORMATION: Police Escort At Race Start, Family Friendly, Strollers Welcome. No Pets Following Covid Guidelines At Time of Race Event is Rain or Shine, At Your Own Risk. No Refunds Any shirts, swag or prizes that are not picked up by race day will be donated. Funds Raised support the Avon High School Cross Country Team, their equipment, resources and opportunities for our student athletes as well as promote the success and sportsmanship of our entire athletic program. It also funds scholarships for several graduating Seniors. Additionally, donations are made to the Avon High School Booster Club and Avon Volunteer Fire Department. The Avon High School Booster Club was founded in 1993 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. We are an organization of parent and other community volunteers dedicated to supporting all Avon High School Athletic programs, promoting positive sportsmanship among student-athletes and inspiring Falcon Pride within the community.
Course & Travel Notes
The Falcon 5K Turkey Trot takes place in Avon, Connecticut on November 26, 2026, with an early 9:00 AM start time that comes well after sunrise at 6:54 AM. The venue sits at 269 feet elevation, making for relatively flat running conditions. Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) is your nearest air option, located 10.8 miles from the race site. Plan for typical late-November weather with highs around 52°F and lows near 32°F, keeping in mind there's roughly a 30% chance of measurable rain on race day.
⛰️ 269 ft elevation☀️ Typically 52°F / 32°F · 30% chance of rain✈️ Hartford Brainard Airport (HFD) — 10.8 mi
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Falcon 5K Turkey Trot 2026 — Avon, CT takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Avon, Connecticut.
Where is Falcon 5K Turkey Trot 2026 — Avon, CT held?
Falcon 5K Turkey Trot 2026 — Avon, CT is held at 150 Thompson Road in Avon, Connecticut.
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