The Bethel Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving in Bethel, CT, presented by Ingersoll Auto of Danbury is a challenging 5K 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!
Schedule:
6:45 a.m. Packet Pickup
8:00 a.m. Race Start​
9:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony
Course Info:
The Bethel Turkey Trot is a loop course with the first 1/3 mile and last 1/3 mile being the same, but in reverse. It's a moderately uphill course in the first half and a downhill course in the second half. It's sure to be a fast finish!
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Awards:
Awards will be presented in the following age groups for both men and women:
Overall, 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Post Race Celebration:
You’ve just finished the very first Bethel Turkey Trot! Enjoy your accomplishment, sit back, relax, and don’t forget to cheer on all the runners coming in behind you! We will have the usual spread including bagels, fruit, energy bars, and non-alcoholic hydration options. We'll leave the turkey to you later in the day.
A portion of the proceeds will go to two local non-profits:
- Ability Beyond, a local Bethel non-profit 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.
- 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.
Cost:
$25 early registration through October 1
$30 October 1-31
$35 November 1-Race Day
T-shirts will be offered to everyone who signs up by November 1.
Refund Policy: There will no refunds and/or no transfers of your registration or bib to any other person. Entry fees collected are used to develop and produce the event, starting well in advance of the race date--including course preparation, race supplies, permits, and administration.
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