
Falcon 5K Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Avon, CT, with an entry fee of $35.
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR THE FALCON 5K TURKEY TROT
MUST BE Registered by October 31st (11:59 pm) to receive Shirt/Swag
Race is Rain or Shine. At Your Own Risk
No Refunds
REGISTRATION FEES:
$40.00 BY OCTOBER 31ST **MUST BE REGISTERED by 11:59 PM OCTOBER 31 TO RECEIVE SHIRT/SWAG**
$45.00 NOVEMBER 2ND-23rd
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES NOVEMBER 23rd at 11:59 PM
$50.00 DAY OF RACE - Registration begins at 7:45 AM day of race, closes promptly at 8:30 AM.
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION CLOSES PROMPTLY AT 8:30 AM
please be in line early.
PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP:
New Balance Avon
Date: Thursday, November 19 - 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 21 - 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Raffle Prizes Only Drawn For Those That Attend Pre-Race Packet Pick-up. Raffle Ticket entered for each bib picked up during Pre-Race Packet Pick-up
*any raffle prizes not picked up by race day will be donated
LIMITED DAY OF RACE PACKET PICK-UP
7:45AM-8:30AM ONLY
AWARDS:
VISA GIFT CARD AWARD TO TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
1st place - $250
2nd place - $150
3rd place - $100
Top Male/Female for the following age divisions receive souvenir coin:
Under 10, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Prizes will be awarded day of event during
Awards Ceremony beginning at 10:00AM!
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CURRENT SPONSORS:
GOLD:
Avon Police and Volunteer Fire
SILVER
Cohen Law, PLLC https://cohenestatelaw.com
Waste Material Trucking Co https://wastetrucking.com
SIGN:
Maglieri Construction & Paving https://maglieri-construction.com
MUSIC
National Anthem Performed by members of the Avon High School Choir
DJ: Mark The Shark - Shark Entertainment
COURSE ROUTE
The race will start and finish at Thompson Brook School beginning at 9:00 AM. The route will be from Thompson Brook School facing West on Thompson Road, then turn North (right) onto West Avon Road, turn East (right) onto Scoville Road then, North (left) to Fox Den Road and East to Sleepy Hollow Road. Turn Southeast (right) to Burnham Road, then turn East (left) onto Scoville Road. Turn South to Old Farms Road and then West (right) onto Thompson Road to Thompson Brook School. We will provide trash pick up at Thompson Brook School. Free beverages as well as fruit will be offered at finish.
Each registered runner that crosses the finish line will receive a medal
COURSE INFORMATION:
Police Escort At Race Start, Family Friendly, Strollers Welcome.
No Pets
Following Covid Guidelines At Time of Race
Event is Rain or Shine, At Your Own Risk. No Refunds
Any shirts, swag or prizes that are not picked up by race day will be donated.
Funds Raised support the Avon High School Cross Country Team, their equipment, resources and opportunities for our student athletes as well as promote the success and sportsmanship of our entire athletic program. It also funds scholarships for several graduating Seniors. Additionally, donations are made to the Avon High School Booster Club and Avon Volunteer Fire Department.
The Avon High School Booster Club was founded in 1993 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. We are an organization of parent and other community volunteers dedicated to supporting all Avon High School Athletic programs, promoting positive sportsmanship among student-athletes and inspiring Falcon Pride within the community.
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
48°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Burlington, 4 mi from the venue.
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Falcon 5K Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026