Falcon Turkey Trot
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Falcon 5K Turkey Trot
The Falcon 5K Turkey Trot is a community running race held on 11/26/2026 that starts and finishes at Thompson Brook School in Avon, Connecticut. The event features a 5K course that follows local roads including Thompson Road, West Avon Road, Scoville Road, Fox Den Road, Sleepy Hollow Road, Burnham Road and Old Farms Road. Trash pickup will be provided at Thompson Brook School, and free beverages and fruit are offered at the finish. Each registered runner who crosses the finish line receives a medal.
Registration pricing and deadlines are set by the organizer. Runners who register by October 31 are eligible to receive a shirt and swag. Online registration closes on November 23. A higher fee applies for registrations made on the day of the race and day-of packet pick-up is limited.
Pre-race packet pick-up takes place at New Balance Avon on Thursday, November 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Raffle tickets are entered for each bib picked up during pre-race packet pick-up; unclaimed raffle prizes will be donated.
Awards include Visa gift cards for the top three male and female overall finishers and age-division awards consisting of a DICK'S Sporting Goods gift card and a souvenir coin for multiple age groups. The event is rain or shine, no refunds, and is conducted at participants' own risk. Police escort is provided at the race start. The course is family friendly and strollers are welcome; pets, smoking, and vaping are not allowed.
Proceeds support the Avon High School Cross Country Team, scholarships for graduating seniors, the Avon High School Booster Club, and the Avon Volunteer Fire Department. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
