The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5k Run · 1K Kids Fun Run · Virtual 5K or 1K & more
From the Organizer
The Great Turkey Escape 5K road race and 3/4 mile kids run.
We will spoil our runners with a long sleeve tech shirt, an embroidered winter beanie (hat), embroidered running gloves and a finisher's medal along with 3 deep 5 year age group awards. The race begins and ends at the Redding Community Center on Lonetown Rd (RT 107) and all proceeds will be donated to our beneficiaries.
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
47°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Danbury Muni Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Redding, CT
Elevation
561 ft
Nearest Airport
HPN
Westchester County Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 43 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape?
- The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape is a running race held in Redding, Connecticut on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Redding, Connecticut at Redding Community Center, Redding, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Joyce Allen Great Turkey Escape
Nov 26, 2026