Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race
Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Southport, CT, with entry fees from $32 to $34.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (80 days to go)
- Price
- $32–$34
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
49th Annual Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day 5-Mile Race & 2.6-Mile Walk
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start Time: 8:15 AM (Race & Walk start together)
- Location: Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, 385 Center Street, Southport, CT 06890
Welcome & Community Mission
The Pequot Running Club is proud to present the 49th Annual Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day 5-Mile Race and 2.6-Mile Walk!
A Southport holiday tradition for nearly five decades, this event brings thousands of runners, walkers, families, and neighbors together to kick off Thanksgiving morning. Best of all, your participation directly supports vital local organizations and charities, including the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, Caroline House, Junior Achievement, Pequot Library, Westport EMS, and more.
Thank you for running, walking, and giving back to our community. We can’t wait to see you on the starting line Thanksgiving morning!
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
50°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Southport, CT
City Elevation
69 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 40 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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80
Days to train
- Race
- Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race
Nov 26, 2026