New Canaan Turkey Trot
About the race
Get ready for Thanksgiving with a short run through Waveny Park the Sunday before the holiday. 5 km course starting and finishing at the Main House. ChronoTrack B-Tag timing.
The event will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at Waveny Park from the Main House.
Runners can check in on race day beginning at 10:30 AM, and can also check in early on Friday, November 20, 3-5 PM and Saturday, November 21, 10 AM-1 PM at the New Canaan Library.
There will be an optional group warm up and race kickoff beginning at 11 AM.
The race itself will begin at 11:30 AM.
All proceeds benefit Open Doors Shelter in Norwalk, CT
Courses & distances
5k Run
Distance: 5K
Starts: Sun, Nov 22 · 11:30 AM
The course
Location
City insight: New Canaan
New Canaan is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, on the state's Gold Coast, and it is known for its architecture and parks such as Waveny Park. Its town center has boutiques, and it had 20,622 residents at the 2020 census. Summers are hot and humid and winters are cold, so spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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