Kiwanis Turkey Trot Road Race

Kiwanis Turkey Trot Road Race takes place in Wallingford, Connecticut, on November 22, 2026, organized by the Wallingford Kiwanis. Two road races start at 9:00 AM: a 5-mile race (about 8 km) and a 3.5-mile race (about 5.6 km).

These non-standard distances are a nice change from the usual 5K: the 3.5-mile is a small step up for beginners or walkers, while the 5-mile suits runners who want a slightly longer effort before Thanksgiving. Neither needs more than a few weeks of consistent training, with a weekly run of five to six miles for the longer option. Being a road race, it is easy to pace and a good place to test your fall fitness; start conservatively, since a 5-mile race is long enough to punish an overeager first mile.