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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Bethel Municipal Center, Bethel CT
5K
32–46°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
51–60°F
rain
2024
39–53°F
rain
2023
28–46°F
dry
2022
36–50°F
dry
2021
32–44°F
rain
2020
45–60°F
rain
2019
36–57°F
dry
2018
32–46°F
rain
2017
34–45°F
dry
2016
37–47°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
32°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
The Bethel Turkey Trot, presented by Steep Endurance and Ingersoll Auto of Danbury, is held on Thanksgiving morning in Bethel, CT. With a challenging 5K run/walk course through the beautiful neighborhoods of the iconic town, the Bethel Turkey Trot is sure to be a great way to start your Thanksgiving holiday weekend in a fun and family friendly atmosphere!
SPECIAL $25 PRICE for anyone **18 and UNDER through Race Day! **Age on Race Day (11/26/26)
T-Shirts to everyone signed up by November 1.
Awards for top 3 in each age group will be presented in the following for both men and women:
Overall, 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
A portion of the proceeds will go to two local non-profits: 1. Ability Beyond, a local Bethel charity dedicated to empowering every person, no matter their ability, to have the opportunity to live, work and thrive as an integral part of their community. 2. Bethel Parks and Recreation, which provides Bethel residents the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of active and passive activities for pre-school age through senior citizens.
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