Connecticut · 5 Mile Run · 2.6 Mile Walk
Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race
Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race is a 5 Mile Run and 2.6 Mile Walk event held in Southport, Connecticut. It is usually held in November; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 5,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- November
- Location
- Southport, CT
- Field size
- ~5,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- November (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Southport, Connecticut
- Distances
- 5 Mile Run, 2.6 Mile Walk
- Field size
- About 5,500 runners
- Course
- Flat to rolling, coastal
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- pequotrunners.org
About the Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race
A nearly five-decade Fairfield County tradition, this scenic five-mile Thanksgiving morning race winds through Southport's Gold Coast and harbor and has raised over $1 million for local charities.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Connecticut's second-largest road race; running since 1978
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Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race: common questions
- When is the Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day 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 Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race held?
- In Southport, Connecticut.
- What distances does the Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race offer?
- 5 Mile Run and 2.6 Mile Walk.
- How many people run the Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race?
- About 5,500 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 Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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