{"race":{"race_id":143253,"name":"Lenny and Joe's Madison Turkey Trot","last_date":"11\/27\/2025","last_end_date":"11\/27\/2025","next_date":"11\/26\/2026","next_end_date":"11\/26\/2026","is_draft_race":"F","is_private_race":"F","is_registration_open":"T","created":"2\/15\/2023 08:46","last_modified":"10\/30\/2026 15:52","description":"<p><span style=\"background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )\">The 48th annual Lenny &amp; Joe&#39;s Madison Turkey Trot, organized and run by the Madison Jaycees, will be held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 10 am! Once again, the 5 mile race and 2 mile walk are in the heart of Madison, CT. Starting and ending on the historic Madison Town Green, both the run and walk courses feature scenic views of Long Island Sound and some of Madison&#39;s most picturesque shoreline neighborhoods. For a course map, please visit <a style=\"background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )\" href=\"http:\/\/www.madisonjc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.madisonjc.com.<\/a>\u00a0<b> Again this year....ONLINE registration is open until the start of race!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )\">Long sleeve t-shirts are guaranteed to the first 2,500 pre-registered runners and walkers. Participants will also enjoy a festive post-race party and refreshments. Separate run and walk courses.\u00a0 The 5-mile run is USATF Course Certified and uses RFID chips. Prizes for the run will be awarded to the top 3 overall finishers, male and female,<strong> based on official start time<\/strong>.\u00a0 Prizes will be awarded to each of the following age groups, male and female, <strong>based on chip time<\/strong>: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69...100&#43;, as appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )\">Packet pick-up will be held at Lenny &amp; Joe&#39;s in Madison, 1301 Boston Post Rd, on Tuesday Nov. 24th and Wednesday Nov. 25th from 11 am-6 pm. Stop by for your race bib, timing device and t-shirt and avoid the lines on race day! Packet pick-up is allowed for other racers in your group. Check-in is also available the morning of the race. \u00a0Bring your registration QR code found in your confirmation email for a quick process.\u00a0 Registration fees are $20 for walkers and $30 for runners.\u00a0 Registration fees will increase at 12:00 am on Thursday, November 19th to $25 for walkers and $40 for runners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )\">The Madison Jaycees is an organization that is dedicated to helping individuals, families and charitable organizations along the CT shoreline.\u00a0 Our events, the Dave Parcells Madison Triathlon, Spring Splash, Benefit Golf Tournament and the Lenny and Joe&#39;s Turkey Trot, raise funds used to assist when there is a need.\u00a0 We thank you for your participation in this event and look forward to seeing you on Thanksgiving morning!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )\"><b>Parking:\u00a0<\/b>There are several lots near the Madison Green including the Senior Center, Boston Post Rd in downtown Madison and Stop and Shop.\u00a0 There are some private lots that graciously allow parking including The First Congregational Church, St. Margaret Church, The Lutheran Church of Madison, OLM Preparatory Academy and the Madison Golf Club.\u00a0 Please be considerate of the landscape and property and refrain from parking on grass and other non-marked parking spaces.<b><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )\"><b>Event details and schedule:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )\">Pre-race packet pick-up: Tuesday Nov. 24th and Wednesday Nov. 25th from 11 am-6 pm at Lenny and Joe&#39;s in Madison, CT.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 );color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )\">Race Day: 5 mile run starts at 10:00 am, followed by the 2 mile walk at 10:05 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