Event Description
The Stratford Turkey Day Trot has become one of the largest of its kind in the area. From its humble start 17 years ago with under 100 people in Stratford Center our event has grown each year to now over 1000 people.
The very flat and fast course has attracted runners and walkers from the four corners of CT, New England & beyond.
Our family friendly run/walk takes place on a course that starts in the heart of our downtown center. You’ll run down E. Broadway and take a right on Elm St. From there you’ll run thru the historic section of town with a straight shot, out and back on Elm St, You’ll do a quick turn around and go past the water table on your way back to the finish. Before you get back downtown you'll run a loop around the historically famous Shakespeare Theatre right near the Housatonic River.
We use computer bib-chip timing for fast & accurate results. You must wear your own registered bib. Using another bib or exchange of bibs is illegal, affects the total race results, and delays emergency services.
You’ll enjoy post race food, fluids & a great long sleeve T-shirt (guaranteed availability only if you pre register by November 1)
Awards: Male & Female Champions receive prizes & are removed from their age groups.
Age Group Awards male & female - three deep (1st, 2nd, 3rd) for 9 & under, 10-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
Registration fee outline
8/22 - 9/23 $28 ages 19 & over / $20 ages 18 & under
9/24 - 10/28 $31 / $23
10/29 - 11/18. $35 / $25
Registration closes prior to these dates if 1100 limit is reached.
Tuesday November 20, 2pm-8pm & Nov 21, 1pm-7pm
Pre reg bib/shirt pickup at Crunch Fitness 1100 Barnum Ave Stratford
LATE REG $40 / $30 on 11/20 & 11/21 if not sold out.
THERE IS NO REGISTRATION ON RACE DAY. WE CLOSE REGISTRATION AT 1100 PARTICIPANTS. PLEASE DON'T GET SHUT OUT. The Stratford Police & EMS have helped to determine this event number cutoff in the interest of safety. There will not be any exceptions.
The proceeds of the Stratford Turkey Day Trot have averaged over $10,000 each of the last five years. These funds are donated to many non profit groups & charities from within our Stratford Community. A donation of any amount is greatly appreciated AND useful.
Our event is always in need of sponsor partners. Please contact Marty Schaivone if you’d like to partner with us or can introduce us to a potential sponsor - msrunningproductions@yahoo.com
The charities that have received donations from the proceeds of the race the past three years:
Town of Stratford Recreaction Department
Town of Stratford Community Services
Stratford Police Explorers
Sterling House
Masonic House Learning Center for Dyslexia
WICC Holiday Fund
Second Hill Lane PTA
We thank you for participating this year so that we may continue to provide needed donations for these worthy charities in our town.
Severe Weather & Cancellation Policy -This event is being held rain or shine. Weather forecasts are tracked for heavy rain, thunder and lightning, high winds, snow, etc. If there is a possibility of threatening weather, information will be posted on our web site and social media pages to alert participants of possible changes. We will also do our best to send an e-blast to all pre-registered that have supplied us with a viable email address. Severe weather or a forecast to become severe during the event could change the race start time. This event could be postponed or cancelled. No Refunds can be given if the event is delayed, postponed, or cancelled due to severe weather or by direction of Facility Directors, Park Services, Police, or State Officials.
