Newtown Turkey Trot
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Event details
The Newtown Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Newtown, CT. It is the 16th annual edition and benefits the C. H. Booth Library. The event typically attracts over 1,600 participants in recent years. Both races start and finish at Newtown Middle School (11 Queen Street). The 5K follows a USATF-certified course (CT19019JHP); the walk uses a shorter segment of the same route.
- 5K
- 2.5K walk (1.6 mile)
Entry, logistics and policies
Entry is by advance online registration with multiple price tiers: $25 before 9/2; $35 from 9/3 to 10/31; $40 from 11/1 to 11/27. Groups of three or more receive $5 off per registrant. Participants who register by November 1 are guaranteed a 50/50 cotton blend race t-shirt; a technical long-sleeve shirt is available for purchase during registration. Race packet pickup (bib and t-shirt) is scheduled at the C. H. Booth Library on the days before the race; limited bib pickup is available on race morning. No food will be provided; water and coffee will be available. Awards are planned for the top three overall and top three in each age group for women, men, and non-binary categories (age groups: under 10, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). No dogs or other animals may participate. Proceeds support the C. H. Booth Library. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.