Stratford Turkey Day Trot
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Stratford Turkey Day Trot
The Stratford Turkey Day Trot is a community running event held in downtown Stratford with a common start and finish on Main Street in front of the theatre. The main distance is a certified flat 5K course that runs through the historic section of town, includes a short loop near the park where the former Shakespeare Theater stood, and returns to the Main Street finish. A short kids run of about 200 yards is offered for ages 9 and under; an adult may accompany a child.
Distances:
- 5K
- 200 yards kids run for ages 9 and under
Awards include separate male and female champion prizes, with champions removed from their age groups, and 1st through 3rd place age-group awards for male and female in standard age brackets up to 80+. Race timing uses chip mats in multiple locations to capture net time.
Registration follows tiered pricing across several date ranges, with reduced early fees in mid June to July and rising fees closer to the event. Long sleeve shirt sizes are guaranteed only if pre-registration occurs by early November; after that, sizes are available as inventory allows. Pickup of shirts and bibs is available before race day at a local pickup location. Entry is limited to 1,000 participants. Net proceeds support local charities including a regional dyslexia center and community services. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
