Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5k Road Race
About this race
Join us for the long-standing tradition of the Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K! This exciting race kicks off at 8 a.m. in downtown Shelton, winds through Derby, and loops back to Shelton.
With a scenic route through historic downtowns and plenty of time to get to your Thanksgiving festivities, it’s the perfect way to start the holiday.
Registration starts at $35 and goes up to $40 starting November 1 and closes when the limit is reached, so don’t wait!
Arrive early to enjoy refreshments before and after the race. Secure your spot today!
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Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race
The Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5k charity road race is a live 5k on Thanksgiving morning. The race starts at 8 am in downtown Shelton, travels into Derby, and loops back into Shelton. This popular race offers a great, early morning run through the historic downtowns of Shelton and Derby. You’ll be finished in plenty of time to get to the annual Shelton-Derby football game, and then on to your Thanksgiving Day celebrations. Runners are encouraged to register early because this noted and looked-for Valley event sells out very quickly. Runners are capped at 675, and registration closes once the cap is reached. Registration increases to $35 for all runners and all age categories on November 1. No registrations will be taken on race day. Arrive early to enjoy the delicious refreshments available before and after the race at the spacious Derby-Shelton Rotary Club Pavilion in Veteran’s Park. We hope you’ll join us, but don’t delay—click the registration button to secure your spot!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Shelton, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:53 AM and sets at 4:25 PM local time (EST) in Shelton on November 26, 2026 — 9h 32m of daylight.
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Results — Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5k Road Race
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Shelton events
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