Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race

NOV
27
2025
Celebrate Thanksgiving with the 48th annual Pequot Runners race in Southport, Connecticut featuring 5 mile and 2.6 mile courses for runners and walkers. Family friendly event benefits charities and features myTEAM TRIUMPH and a raffle.
Thu 27 Nov 2025
5 miles

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Event overview

The Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day race takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Southport, Connecticut. The event is presented by the Pequot Running Club and is the 48th annual running of the race. The venue listed for race day is Wakeman Boys and Girls Club, 385 Center Street, Southport, CT 06890.

Distances

  • 5 mile
  • 2.6 mile

Participation and logistics

The event includes a myTEAM TRIUMPH program. myTEAM TRIUMPH CT is a nonprofit team in which athletes with disabilities serve as "Captains" and are guided by able-bodied "Angels" using specialized equipment. The organizer lists separate registration roles for Captain, Angel, and Volunteer (Non-Running), each shown with no fee. Strollers, baby joggers, and dogs are allowed in the 2.6-mile walk but are not permitted in the 5-mile race. Packet pick-up is available the Monday to Wednesday before race day at Wakeman Boys and Girls Club. Parking is available at Southport train station, Pequot Library, Post Road retail lots, and Southport Congregational Church. A raffle uses the tag from the bottom of the race bib as a ticket; winning tags are selected during the event and prizes are available for pick up at the Pequot tent or inside the Warren gym. The event lists several beneficiaries, including Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, Caroline House, Junior Achievement, Pequot Library, and Westport EMS. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 mi
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