Rotary Club of Orange Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K
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About the race
The Rotary Club of Orange Thanksgiving Turkey Trot 5K is an in-person community running and walking event held in Orange, CT on November 26, 2026. The event offers both a timed 5K run/walk and an untimed 1 mile walk and is organized by the Rotary Club of Orange.
Distances:
- 5K run/walk
- 1 mile untimed walk
Registration includes processing fees and offers options such as personalized bibs for registrations completed by 11/1. Sample registration prices shown are $27.00 for the 5K and $20.00 for the 1 mile walk before additional fees; totals may vary with processing fees and optional donations. Early bib pickup is available the day before at High Plains Community Center in Orange; race-day pickup is handled by event staff.
Amenities listed for pre-registered participants include top quality T-shirts, free finish line photos, live/text/email results, on-site refreshments, hydration at the finish, accessible bathrooms within a few minutes' walk, and ample parking. Awards include trophies for overall top finishers, medals for top age-group finishers across multiple age categories, and finisher ribbons for walkers.
The course is described as scenic, sanctioned, and certified, with one water stop. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Orange and support local food pantries, veterans groups, youth programs, literacy initiatives, senior care, and scholarships. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
