Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Rowayton Turkey Trot

Norwalk, CT

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

5K1 Mile

About the Rowayton Turkey Trot

The courses run through the Rowayton neighborhood, starting in front of the Community Center on Highland Ave. The shorter distance keeps to the back of the pack, letting the longer-distance runners clear the start first. Chip timing handles the rest, so there is no scramble to the line when the horn goes.

Bib pickup runs at several sessions in the days before the race, including evenings at a local running store in Darien, which is the easiest way to avoid the race-morning rush. Parking is across the street at Graham Capital or down the hill at the elementary school.

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Rowayton Turkey Trot 2025 Results

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

5K Results · 2025

1,234finishers

17:36winner

30:59median

1:10:06cutoff

Top 3: Dominic Drew (17:36) · Patrick Ambron (17:44) · Sam Jackson (17:59)

The Rowayton Turkey Trot has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/26/2026 09:00$50

1 Mile11/26/2026 08:30$20

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Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Rowayton Turkey Trot

Will I finish last at the Rowayton Turkey Trot?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:59, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:10:06, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Rowayton Turkey Trot a good first 5K?

With 1,234 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Rowayton Turkey Trot?

The 5K winner ran 17:36 while the median finisher took 30:59. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.