Connecticut · 4.748 miles
Manchester Road Race
Manchester Road Race is a 4.748 miles event held in Manchester, Connecticut. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 12,400 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Manchester, CT
- Field size
- ~12,400 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Manchester, Connecticut
- Distances
- 4.748 miles
- Field size
- About 12,400 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills (notable Highland St climb)
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- manchesterroadrace.com
About the Manchester Road Race
Connecticut's iconic Thanksgiving Day race through downtown Manchester, drawing roughly 12,000+ runners and an estimated 30,000 spectators. Held annually on Thanksgiving morning since 1927.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the largest and oldest turkey trots in the US (90th running in 2026); USATF-certified; long history of elite/Olympian fields
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Manchester Road Race: common questions
- When is the Manchester Road Race?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in November. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Manchester Road Race held?
- In Manchester, Connecticut.
- What distances does the Manchester Road Race offer?
- 4.748 miles.
- How many people run the Manchester Road Race?
- About 12,400 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Manchester Road Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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