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Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Race

November 27, 2025
Southport, CT 06890 US

Information

The Pequot Running Club is pleased to present the 48th Annual Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day 5-Mile Race and 2.6 Mile Walk! 

Pequot Runners will continue its tradition of giving to such organizations as Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, Caroline House, Junior Achievement, Pequot Library, Westport EMS and more.  Thank you for supporting our event and helping us achieve our goals!

We look forward to seeing everyone on Thanksgiving morning!

Location

Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, 385 Center Street
Southport, CT 06890 US View Location on Map

Race Info

General

  • Strollers, Baby Joggers & Dogs: Allowed in 2.6-mile walk, not permitted in the 5-mile race.
  • Parking: Available at Southport train station, Pequot Library, Post Road retail lots, and Southport Congregational Church.
  • Packet Pick-Up: Monday-Wednesday before race day, 10 AM ‐ 1 PM & 6 PM ‐ 7:30 PM at Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, 385 Center Street, Southport.
    Race morning beginning 7 AM.

Registration Check

  • Check Registration: Use the "Find A Participant" tool to confirm registration.
  • Race/Walk Start Time: 8:15 AM.
  • Pick-Up for Others: Allowed, but those participants must be aware you are doing so.

Seeded Runners

If you’re a fast runner (sub-27 minute men, sub-34 minute women) apply to be part of Pequot’s Seeded Runner Program, which we instituted last year. 
You’ll get a special bib, access to a dedicated room to stretch and leave your gear, an escorted “secret” walk to the front of the start line where you’ll find a corral in front of the thousands of other runners in the race, allowing you a clean start as well as an unobstructed pre-race view your competition.
Interested? Email us eliterunners@pequotrunners.org

Elite Finisher Shirts

The top 30 male and female finishers will receive special elite finisher shirts. This year instead of the actual shirt you will be handed a card which you can bring to the awards tent to collect your shirt. This will make for a less hectic finish area as well as allowing you to choose your size. To facilitate this the approach to the finish line will be split and marked with cones, with men finishing to the left and women to the right. Once 30 of each gender have finished the finish will be open to everyone across the full road width.

Race Raffle Process & How Do I Donate to the Raffle?

All runners who register before race day will have an opportunity to win one of our amazing prizes.No longer do you have to be present to win. We will select winners from among all pre-entered runners and post a list prior to the race on Thursday morning. If you are a winner you can pick up your prize at the Pequot tent on the turf field after the race, weather permitting, or inside the Warren gym.

 

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