THOMPSON — A morning on the trails at West Thompson Dam will support local recreation and food assistance when the Centreville Bank Thompson Turkey Trot returns Sunday, November 8.
Thompson Recreation’s current program page identifies November 8, 2026, as the event date. Its linked registration page says proceeds support Thompson trails, Parks & Recreation and the TEEG food pantry. The event offers separate distances for runners, walkers and children, giving families several ways to participate.
Check-in opens at 8:30 a.m. at the West Thompson Dam Overlook Shelter. A free quarter-mile children’s fun run is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., followed by the untimed 3K walk at 9:45 and the timed 5K trail race at 10. WINY’s November 2 announcement lists the same start sequence.
The registration page lists a $25 fee for the 5K and 3K, with race-day registration priced at $30, payable by cash or check. Its advance T-shirt deadline has passed; participants should check the live registration options before paying rather than expect a shirt. The children’s fun run is for ages 12 and under, with registration at the event, according to the organizer’s race page.
Leashed dogs are welcome on the 3K walk, but dogs are not allowed on the 5K, the registration page says. Organizers encourage Thanksgiving-themed costumes and list awards for leading 5K runners. Families should consult the organizer about age-specific participation and supervision requirements.
The race page still contains a legacy general-information block referring to 2025 and differing registration-cutoff wording. This preview uses the current 2026 date confirmed on Thompson Recreation’s own page and does not rely on the old block for deadlines. For current registration availability or questions, use the linked registration page or contact Thompson Recreation at 860-923-9440.
This article was prepared with AI assistance from Thompson Recreation, its linked race-registration page and WINY’s dated announcement. The organizer’s undated group photograph is a file photo from a previous Turkey Trot; it does not show the upcoming November 8 event.