Registration Open For Thanksgiving Day 5K Race Through Shelton, Derby

SHELTON, CT — Registration is now open for the 22nd annual Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race, a beloved community tradition scheduled to run through Shelton and Derby on Nov. 28.

According to a news release provided by the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, the charity road race will be held Thanksgiving morning at 8 a.m.

The race will begin in downtown Shelton at Veterans Memorial Park, wind through Derby and loop back to Shelton, offering participants a scenic route through the historic downtown areas of these neighboring towns.

Early registration is encouraged, as race shirts and bibs are guaranteed only for runners who register by Nov. 18. The registration fee for participants aged 19 to 69 is $35, which will increase to $40 starting Nov. 1.

Youth participants under 18 can register for $20, and registration is free for those aged 70 and older. The race is capped, so runners are urged to secure their spots quickly.

Participants can enhance their race day experience with the RaceJoy app, which offers progress alerts, official end times, and the ability for family and friends to track runners and send virtual cheers.

RaceJoy is free for both runners and spectators, adding a layer of excitement and connectivity to this Thanksgiving tradition, according to the Boys & Girls Club.

Race results will be available on the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley’s website after the race. Full details, including FAQs, are available on the race website.

"Join us for this long-standing tradition and kick off your Thanksgiving Day with an invigorating run, great company and the opportunity to support a vital community organization," the release reads.

More information about sponsorship levels are available here, and more information about the Boys & Girls Club is available here.