Bethel Turkey Trot
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Bethel Turkey Trot
The Bethel Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving 5K road event in Bethel, Connecticut, presented by Steep Endurance and Ingersoll Auto of Danbury. The course is a loop: the first one-third mile and the final one-third mile follow the same segment in opposite directions. The route is moderately uphill in the first half and downhill in the second half.
Logistics and race details
- 5K
- 5K (Child only, 18 and under)
Registration fees range from $25 to $35 depending on entry date. Packet pickup is available the day before at The Athlete’s Source in Bethel and on race day at the Bethel Municipal Center (1 School St.). T-shirts are provided to entrants who register by November 1. Awards are given for overall finishers and in age groups for both men and women, including 12 & under through 70+. A portion of proceeds benefits Ability Beyond and Bethel Parks and Recreation. Post-race provisions include bagels, fruit, energy bars, non-alcoholic drinks, and a raffle with 40+ prizes. The event’s policies note there are no refunds or bib transfers; following the marked course is mandatory; littering is prohibited; and the use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.