The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape

NOV
26
2026
A community road race in Redding, CT offering a 5K, a 1K kids run, a 5K walk and virtual options. Participants receive apparel and a finisher medal and proceeds support event beneficiaries with donation matching by a charitable trust.
Thu 26 Nov 2026
5 kilometers

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The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape

The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape is a community road race held in Redding, Connecticut. The course begins and ends at the Redding Community Center on Lonetown Road RT 107.

Event distances and options include:

  • 5K Run
  • 1K Kids Fun Run (also described as a 3/4 mile kids run)
  • Virtual 5K or 1K
  • 5K Walk

Participants receive race apparel and awards. Included items listed for participants are a long sleeve tech shirt, an embroidered winter beanie, embroidered running gloves and a finisher's medal. Awards are presented three deep within five year age groups.

The event donates all proceeds to named beneficiaries. A charitable trust associated with the event will match donations made by the race and its runners to the beneficiary. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
5k Run
5 km
5k Walk
1k Kids Fun Run
Virtual 5k
Virtual 1k