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Brooksvale Trails Turkey Trot

Hamden, United States • 23 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Brooksvale Trails Turkey Trot takes place on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Brooksvale Park, 524 Brooksvale Avenue, Hamden, CT. The event is organized by Live Loud Running in partnership with the Town of Hamden and is the third annual running of the race. Distances offered:

  • 10K
  • 5k

Registration closes Nov 22, 2025.

Course, amenities and beneficiaries

The race is held on park trails. The course can be flat and fast at times and may also include roots, rocks and occasional standing water. The organizer describes generous cutoffs that allow walking or hiking the course. Runners who register by November 8 receive a screen printed tri-blend Bella+Canvas shirt and a handmade award from Ragged Cuts; additional items are included in the swag bag. Post-race food is provided, including bagels, coffee and donuts from a nearby eatery, with maple bacon donuts noted. The Brooksvale Park Gift Fund is a designated charity beneficiary to support park trails and educational programs. The event is also a food drive for the Hamden Food Bank; participants are asked to bring boxed or canned non-perishable items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Connecticut Hamden

Race information

Registration Facebook
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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