Newtown Turkey Trot – Newtown, CT 2026
Date
November 26, 2026
Location
Newtown, CT
Venue
25 Main Street
Start Time
7:45 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $45.00
Events
5K, 2.5K Walk
Includes
Short Sleeve Cotton Blend T-Shirt
Welcome to the 16th Annual Newtown Turkey Trot to benefit the C.H. Booth Library . Our event offers the opportunity to kick off your Thanksgiving Day celebrations by participating in a 5K run / walk or 2.5K (1.6 mile) fitness walk. This community event has annually attracted over 1600 participants in recent years and will start and finish from Newtown Middle School (11 Queen Street, Newtown) following the routes introduced in 2019. Event Schedule Race Packet Pickup Race check-in, bib and t-shirt collection at C. H. Booth Library on Monday 11/24 & Tuesday 11/25 between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the Maker's Space and Wednesday 11/26 between 9:30AM and 1:30PM, Makers Space. ** new times this year ** Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to donate to Faith Food Pantry and help families in need this holiday season Race check-in and bib pickup (but not t-shirt collection) will be available between 6:30 AM and 7:15 AM on the morning of the race. Note: You must collect your race pac
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