Bethel Turkey Trot
Bethel Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Bethel, CT, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (143 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Bethel Turkey Trot, presented by Steep Endurance and Ingersoll Auto of Danbury, is held on Thanksgiving morning in Bethel, CT. With a challenging 5K run/walk course through the beautiful neighborhoods of the iconic town, the Bethel Turkey Trot is sure to be a great way to start your Thanksgiving holiday weekend in a fun and family friendly atmosphere!
SPECIAL $25 PRICE for anyone **18 and UNDER through Race Day! **Age on Race Day (11/26/26)
T-Shirts to everyone signed up by November 1.
Awards for top 3 in each age group will be presented in the following for both men and women:
Overall, 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
A portion of the proceeds will go to two local non-profits: 1. Ability Beyond, a local Bethel charity dedicated to empowering every person, no matter their ability, to have the opportunity to live, work and thrive as an integral part of their community. 2. Bethel Parks and Recreation, which provides Bethel residents the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of active and passive activities for pre-school age through senior citizens.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
46°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Danbury, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bethel, CT
City Elevation
309 ft
Nearest Airport
HPN
Westchester County Airport · 27 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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143
Days to train
- Race
- Bethel Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Bethel than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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From Endurance Grid
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Bethel Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026