Run for the Turkeys 5K Road Race

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Date 22 Nov, 2026
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Entry fee $25.00
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Run for the Turkeys 5K Road Race

About the event

On Sunday, November 22nd come join New Fairfield Parks & Recreation's Annual Run for the Turkeys 5K Road Race. This year come celebrate 42 years for this race with us! Prizes for the three best Thanksgiving themed costumed runners. Digital timing, positional placing, and trophies are highlights of this event. Race bibs will be distributed on race day starting at 9am. The race starts at 11am. Music along the race route weather permitting. Spectators are welcome to cheer along the route.

Races offered

22Nov

5K Road Race

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
11:00
Entry fee
$25.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in New Fairfield.

Temperature1.8° / 9.9°
Feels like-2.7° / 5.6°
Sunshine hours7h 11m
Rainfall2.2 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind12.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity68.8%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:43
Sunset17:34

About New Fairfield

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New Fairfield is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 13,579 at the 2020 census. New Fairfield is one of five towns that surround Candlewood Lake, the largest lake in Connecticut. The town is located 55 miles (89 km) northeast of New York City, making it part of the New York metropolitan area. The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region.

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Run for the Turkeys 5K Road Race.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 Ralph Lagerman M 21 New Fairfield, CT —
🥈 Corey Reilly M 30 New Fairfield, CT —
🥉 Bradford Buchta M 46 Bethany, CT —
4 Ryan Wolanski M 18 New Fairfield, CT —
5 Aidan Mattiace M 13 New Fairfield, CT —

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