2422 Main St,, Stratford CT
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
🍂 Event Details
- Date: 2025-11-27
- Location: 2422 Main St, Stratford, CT
- URL: Stratford Turkey Day Trot
🏁 Start/Finish Information
- Location: Our start/finish is on Main St in front of the theatre.
- Timing: This will ensure that you get a "net" time.
- Chip Mat: This year we’ve added a second chip mat to cover both sides of the road.
👕 Shirt Alert
- Material: We will have a poly/blend shirt.
- Size Guarantee: The size guarantee ends 11/15.
- Inventory: With tariffs and shipping costs, we may not have any left after our 800-piece order.
- Order Deadline: We must order them by Nov 12 to ensure inventory.
🏃♀️ Event Overview
- History: The Stratford Turkey Day Trot has become one of the largest events of its kind in the area, averaging over 800 people each year.
- Support: Thanks to the tremendous support from the Stratford Police, EMS, Public Works & Fire Departments.
- Registration: Avoid pre-Thanksgiving stress by picking up shirts & bibs early.
- Pickup Location: Riverview Bistro on Ferry Blvd in Stratford.
📅 Registration Information
- Late Fees: Late registration fees increase and are ONLINE ONLY—No paper entries.
- Pricing: Register early for the lowest fees!
- Age Groups: 1st, 2nd, 3rd will be awarded for various age groups.
- Registration Closure: We close registration at 1000 participants.
🏆 Awards
- Champions: Male & Female Champions will receive separate awards.
- Pick Up: Awards should be picked up after you finish, distributed near the finish/theatre area.
- No Formal Ceremony: We will not have a formal ceremony for award distribution.
🎉 Post Party
- Cibus Dos: Open 7am-11am serving TAPPAS and beverages.
- Pregame Specials: Sports bar featuring various drink specials.
- Discount Code: HeffTrot for 20% off at Heffers.
🚦 Parking
- Convenience: The start and finish are within 200 yards of the Stratford Railroad Station.
- Towing: There is NO PARKING on the 5K course: police will tow.
⚠️ Weather Policy
- Event Policy: The event is held rain or shine, with policies in place for severe weather.
- No Refunds: No refunds can be given if the event is delayed, postponed, or canceled due to weather.
💖 Community Support
- Charities: Proceeds benefit the Children’s Dyslexia Center of CT and other local community services.
- Donation Impact: Your donation is greatly appreciated and useful.
👕 COVID-19 Considerations
- Health Protocols: Be aware that if COVID-related mandates lead to cancellation, there will be no refunds.
