Darien Depot Overstuffed Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
About this race
Join Us for Our Annual Turkey Day 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run!
After Thanksgiving, come burn off those extra calories with family and friends along the beautiful Darien High School cross-country trail! Last year's event featured over 600 runners, and we're expecting an even bigger crowd this year, including over 800 event attendees. Music and food are part of this tradition. All proceeds benefit The Depot, Darien's Youth Center.
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Event Details:
Date: Friday, November 27, 2026
Location: Darien High School Cross Country Trail
Race Options: Timed 5K or 1 Mile Walk/Run
Race Registration opens 10/01/2026 - save the date!
Early Bib Pickup: Monday, 11/23/2026, from 12-2pm & Tuesday, 11/24/2026 from 830-1030am and 5-7pm at The Depot (25 Heights Road)
Same Day Bib Pickup: Race day starting at 9 AM
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Important Notes:
Dogs are not permitted on the Darien High School campus.
Inclement Weather Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026 (only anticipated if there is snow)
Please note that strollers are only allowed for the 1 Mile Walk/Run and runners with strollers may be asked to line up towards the back to avoid congestion.
Register early for discounted prices! Don’t miss out on the fun!
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We can’t wait to see you there! 🦃🎉
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5K Run
1 M Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Darien, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:55 AM and sets at 4:27 PM local time (EST) in Darien on November 27, 2026 — 9h 32m of daylight.
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Results — Darien Depot Overstuffed Turkey Trot 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run
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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, 4 Darien events
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