9,036 Runners Signed Up for Manchester Turkey Day Race

9,036 runners and walkers have already registered for the Manchester Road Race. This total was recorded as of 11 p.m. on October 30. The event is scheduled for Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026. It marks the 90th edition of the 4.737-mile course.

The Manchester Road Race Committee announced the schedule for in-person registration and bib pickup on October 31. Participants must visit one of five designated locations to complete their entry. The first window opens on Saturday, November 21. Registration and bib distribution are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Manchester High School cafeteria. The venue is located at 134 East Middle Turnpike in Manchester.

A second opportunity occurs on Sunday, November 22. Fleet Feet at 63 Hebron Avenue in Glastonbury will host registration and bib pickup from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The following day, Monday, November 23, Fleet Feet at 1003 Farmington Avenue in West Hartford handles the same services from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 24, offers a final chance for both registration and bib collection. Urban Lodge Brewery at 47 Purnell Place in Manchester will be open for this purpose from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. All race registration closes at 11:59 p.m. EST on November 24. Participants can still pick up their bibs on Wednesday, November 25, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cone Gymnasium of Bennet Academy. This location is at 1151 Main Street in Manchester. The Wednesday session is for bib distribution only.

Race officials stated that no registration or bib distribution will take place on the morning of the event. The race begins at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning. The loop course starts and finishes on Main Street in front of St. James Church. The event is presented by Hartford HealthCare. Online registration remains available at www.manchesterroadrace.com until the deadline.