Powerhouse Thanksgiving Road Race

Powerhouse Thanksgiving Road Race is a 5K (3.1 miles) in Berlin, Connecticut, on November 26, 2026, with an early 6:45 AM start. The road race format and the early start make it a quick, efficient way to get a run in before the holiday begins, and the single distance keeps the morning straightforward for participants and spectators alike.

Racing at 6:45 AM in late November means cold air and stiff legs, so plan a longer warm-up than usual: ten to fifteen minutes of jogging plus a few strides. If you are aiming for a fast time, keep the first half-mile controlled and build from there. Runners with a few months of consistent training can treat this as a season-ending test; those newer to the sport can prepare with four to six weeks of easy runs and expect to finish comfortably. Bring layers you can remove after the start.