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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Multisports Academy, Hamden CT
5K
32–47°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
51–59°F
rain
2024
39–55°F
rain
2023
25–47°F
dry
2022
36–51°F
dry
2021
34–46°F
rain
2020
46–58°F
rain
2019
36–56°F
dry
2018
34–47°F
rain
2017
34–45°F
dry
2016
39–49°F
dry
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About this race
🏃♂️ Race Overview
- Event: Annual Run Turkey Run 5K
- Date: 2026-11-26
- Location: Multisports Academy, Hamden, CT
- Start Time: 7:30 am
🦃 Thanksgiving Tradition
- Community Spirit: A long-standing Thanksgiving tradition in Hamden.
- Family Fun: A great way to start your Thanksgiving Day with family, friends, and the community.
- Dress Up: Encourage fun costumes, from turkey hats to tutus.
- Exercise: A fun way to get some exercise before the eating begins.
💖 Community Impact
- Beneficiary: A portion of the proceeds will benefit Hamden Community Services.
- Support: Funds support Hamden’s Community Food and Resource Distribution Programs.
- Youth Programs: Contributions help enhance Youth and Community Programs.
- Emergency Assistance: Funds also aid Essential Emergency and Financial Assistance Programs.
🌟 Join Us!
Whether this is your first 5K or you have done this race every year, we welcome you! Make it a 4-F day – Family, Food, Football & a Five K.
For more information and registration, visit here.
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