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Run Turkey Run! Thanksgiving Day 5K

Hamden, Connecticut, United States

calendar_today 26 Nov, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $35.00

About the Event

Please join us on Thanksgiving for our Annual Run Turkey Run 5K. A long-standing Thanksgiving tradition in Hamden, there is no better way to start your Thanksgiving Day than running or walking a 5K with family, friends and the community. Make it a 4-F day – Family, Food, Football & a Five K. (A bit of a stretch but you get the point).
Whether this is your first 5K or you have done this race every year, we welcome you and encourage you to dress for the occasion. From turkey hats to tutus and even full turkey and pilgrim costumes, it’s sure to be fun for all ages and a great way to get in a little exercise before the eating begins.
Our race begins nice and early (7:30 am) so it won’t interfere with any of the day’s other activities.

A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Hamden Community Services which supports Hamden’s Community Food and Resource Distribution Programs, Youth and Community Programs and Essential Emergency and Financial Assistance Programs.

Races Offered

5K

Nov 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 3.1 Miles

terrain

Type — Running

timer

07:30

sell

$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Hamden.

thermostat Temperature

2.2° / 11.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

-2.0° / 7.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 16m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:40

nightlight Sunset

17:32

About Hamden

Learn more about the host city, Hamden.

Hamden is a suburb of the city of New Haven, Connecticut. Quinnipiac University has a significant impact on the town. The town's nickname is "The Land of the Sleeping Giant". It had about 59,500 in 2025.