New Canaan Turkey Trot
New Canaan Turkey Trot is a running race on November 22, 2026 in New Canaan, CT, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- November 22, 2026 (68 days to go)
- Location
- Waveny Park, New Canaan, CT
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get ready for Thanksgiving with a short run through Waveny Park the Sunday before the holiday. 5 km course starting and finishing at the Main House. ChronoTrack B-Tag timing.
The event will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at Waveny Park from the Main House.
Runners can check in on race day beginning at 10:30 AM, and can also check in early on Friday, November 20, 3-5 PM and Saturday, November 21, 10 AM-1 PM at the New Canaan Library.
There will be an optional group warm up and race kickoff beginning at 11 AM.
The race itself will begin at 11:30 AM.
All proceeds benefit Open Doors Shelter in Norwalk, CT
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
51°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stamford 5 N, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About New Canaan, CT
City Elevation
291 ft
Nearest Airport
HPN
Westchester County Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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68
Days to train
- Race
- New Canaan Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 22, 2026
- Location
- Waveny Park, New Canaan, CT
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New Canaan Turkey Trot
Nov 22, 2026