Newtown Turkey Trot

Thu November 24, 2022 Newtown, CT 06470 US

Events

5K

$30 7:45AM EST Registration ends November 24, 2022 at 7:00am EST

2.5K Walk

$30 7:45AM EST Registration ends November 24, 2022 at 7:00am EST

Description

Welcome to the 13th Annual Newtown Turkey Trot to benefit the C. H. Booth Library. Our event offers the opportunity to kick off your Thanksgiving Day celebrations by participating in a 5K run / walk or 2.5K (1.6 mile) fitness walk. This community event has annually attracted over 1,000 participants in recent years and will start and finish from Newtown Middle School (11 Queen Street, Newtown) following the routes introduced in 2019.

Event Schedule

Race Packet Pickup
- Race check-in, bib and t-shirt collection at C. H. Booth Library on Tuesday 11/22 between 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM and Wednesday 11/23 between 10:00AM and 2:00PM.
- Race check-in and bib pickup (but not t-shirt collection) will be available between 6:30 AM and 7:15 AM on the morning of the race.
- Note: You must collect your race packet containing your race bib before the race begins.
Race Start - 7:45 am at Newtown Middle School
- Note: The start may be staggered to avoid participants gathering too closely. If this occurs, race results shall be based on each participant's net chip time.
- Note: If social gathering restrictions apply, the availability of post race refreshments may be limited and the gathering of spectators at the finish will be discouraged.
At this time we plan for there to be a post race awards ceremony where overall and age-group winners collect prizes.
- Awards (trophies and cash prizes) will be mailed, available after the race near the timing tent, or made available for collection at a later date.

Race Entry

Race entry is by advance online registration. Online registration will be available up to race day. Registration must be complete by 7:00AM on race day.

Entry Fees

Individual entry - $30
Groups of 4 - $100 (Registrations must be made together)

Shirt Availability

Participants registered prior to 11/10/22 at midnight shall receive a race t-shirt if they choose. Participants may purchase a moisture wicking technical short- or long-sleeve t-shirt during registration. T-shirt size options are limited for registrations received after November 10, 2022.

Results

Results can be viewed via the Results menu option above.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
- Top 3 overall M/F
- First M/F in age groups
  - Under 10
  - 10-19
  - 20-29
  - 30-39
  - 40-49
  - 50-59
  - 60-69
  - 70+

Our Mission

The Newtown Turkey Trot provides essential funds to maintain the library and provide programming initiatives. Funds raised from your participation will support the C.H. Booth Library’s mission to promote the joy of lifelong learning, stimulate curiosity, support the exchange of ideas, and provide a welcoming gathering place.

The Turkey Trot has grown over the years to become a popular holiday tradition for our community. It presents an opportunity for family and friends to share a common experience while supporting a vital community resource. Your support and involvement with this year’s event sends a message that the library matters to our community.

Course Description

The Newtown 5K Turkey Trot Road Race and Fun Walk is an annual benefit for the C.H. Booth Library. Held in the scenic and historic center of Newtown, Connecticut. The Turkey Trot has become a community tradition and highlight for many families over the Thanksgiving weekend. The course works its way out of town on the Boulevard and loops back past the fire house and shops before circling around Wendover Road and back to the middle school. The result is a course that is mostly flat with a few gentle hills while it loops through local neighborhoods in the center of town. Additionally, the course starts and ends at Newtown Middle School, providing a single point for spectators to support the runners. Walkers will be provided a similar, shorter course that will also begin and end at the same location.

5K race course map

2.5K walk course map

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.