Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Lenny and Joe's Madison Turkey Trot

Madison, CT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5 Miles2 Miles

Entry is $30 now and rises to $40 after Nov 18, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Lenny and Joe's Madison Turkey Trot

Both courses start and finish on the Madison Town Green and wind through shoreline neighborhoods with views of Long Island Sound. The run is certified and chip-timed; the walk course allows strollers and leashed dogs. Costume awards are part of the finish-line scene, and refreshments are out once the run wraps up.

Packet pickup runs the two days before the race at Lenny and Joe's restaurant on Boston Post Road, which saves time on Thanksgiving morning, though race-day check-in is available too. Parking is spread across several nearby lots, including church lots and a grocery store, so there are options within a short walk of the Green.

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Lenny and Joe's Madison Turkey Trot 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a big field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5 Miles Results · 2025

1,816finishers

26:05winner

46:07median

1:18:28cutoff

Top 3: Michael Kraszewski (26:05) · Connor Garrett (26:19) · Jace Poole (26:25)

The Lenny and Joe's Madison Turkey Trot has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5 Miles11/26/2026 10:00$30

2 Miles11/26/2026 10:05$20

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Common Questions About the Lenny and Joe's Madison Turkey Trot

Will I finish last at the Lenny and Joe's Madison Turkey Trot?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 46:07, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:18:28, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Lenny and Joe's Madison Turkey Trot a good first 5 Miles?

With 1,816 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Lenny and Joe's Madison Turkey Trot?

The 5 Miles winner ran 26:05 while the median finisher took 46:07. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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