Turkey Trot - Madison, Connecticut
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Turkey Trot : Madison, Connecticut
The Madison Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving Day event organized by the Madison Jaycees. The 48th edition is scheduled for Thursday, November 26, 2026, and both the run and walk start and finish on the Madison Town Green. The courses run along the shoreline and offer views of Long Island Sound and nearby residential areas.
The event uses separate run and walk courses, a certified course layout, and RFID timing. Long sleeve t-shirts are guaranteed to the first 2,500 pre-registered participants. Packet pick-up is available at Lenny & Joe's in Madison on days before the race and on race morning. A Spotify playlist is provided for the 5 mile run, beginning with the National Anthem.
- 5 miles
- 2 miles
Strollers and leashed pets are permitted on the walk course; they are not allowed on the run course. Awards and refreshments are served immediately following the 5 mile race. Prizes are awarded to top finishers overall and in age groups starting at 12 and under and continuing in standard increments through 100 and over. Registration fees are listed separately for walkers and runners and increase after the specified early registration deadline. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
