Branford Thanksgiving 5K
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About the race
The Branford Thanksgiving 5K is a community road event held on November 26, 2026, at Walsh Intermediate School in Branford, Connecticut. The main race is a flat 5K that begins and finishes at the school and follows Route 146 and the Pine Orchard Golf Course. A kids fun run is offered, and a new 2 Mile Walk option is included for participants of different ages and abilities.
Distances:
- 5K
- Kids Fun Run
- 2 Mile Walk Option
Event proceeds support the Rotary Club of Branford and the Soundview Family YMCA. Funds raised help local programs including a veterans luncheon, a senior holiday dinner, the Branford Food Pantry, Orchard House Adult Medical Day Center, and Branford Counseling and Community Services. The Branford Rotary Club uses proceeds to provide food for people in need during the holiday season.
On-site amenities include a pre- and post-race party with kids activities, music, and grab-and-go food. Awards include pies for overall winners and top non-binary finishers, age-group awards for top three males and females across standard age divisions, and finisher ribbons for all kids fun runners. Parking at Walsh Intermediate School is limited to 300 spots; additional parking is available in the Meadow Wood Road and Sunset Hill area with directional signs. Volunteers assist with event-day activities and a volunteer form is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
