Brooksvale Trails Turkey Trot
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Brooksvale Trails Turkey Trot
The Brooksvale Trails Turkey Trot is a trail running event held in Hamden, CT on November 22, 2026. The race is organized by Live Loud Running and the Town of Hamden and marks the fifth annual running of this event. The venue address is 524 Brooksvale Avenue.
The event offers the following distances:
- 10K trail race
- 5K trail race
The trails vary in character. Sections can be flat and fast or leafy, rooty, and rocky. There may be areas of standing water. Organizers list generous time cutoffs that allow participants to hike portions of the course and still return in time for post-race refreshments.
Each runner who registers by November 8 will receive a screen printed tri-blend Bella+Canvas shirt and a handmade award from Ragged Cuts, plus additional items in a swag bag. Post-race food and drink include bagels, coffee, and donuts provided by Whitney Donuts, including maple bacon donuts.
The event also functions as a food drive for the Hamden Food Bank, collecting boxed and canned non-perishable items. The Brooksvale Park Gift Fund is the designated charity beneficiary; the fund supports trail access, park upkeep, and educational programs at Brooksvale Park, which includes a community garden, beehives, and multi-use fields. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
