Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day
5k Road Race
November 26, 2026 | Downtown Shelton
Registration Opening Soon!
Be Part of a Valley Tradition!
The Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5K Road Race kicks off at 8:00 AM in downtown Shelton, winds through Derby, and loops back to Shelton. This race is presented by Greco & Haines. Secure your spot and run for a cause—proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley.
With a scenic course through two historic downtowns—and plenty of time to make it home for your holiday celebrations—it’s the perfect way to start Thanksgiving morning.
REGISTRATION COST
$20 – Under 18 Years Old
$35 – 19 to 69 years Old
Free – 70 and Older
RACE DAY VILLAGE
Complimentary: Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Bagels, Fruit, Water, etc
For Purchase: TextMex, Fusion Food Truck
Long Drink Samples (21+)
Jim’s Soft Serve Ice Cream
Awards Ceremony
SAFE SPORT CERTIFIED
For the safety of our athletes, the Boys & Girls Club, in compliance with our USATF Track & Field Sanctioning, must provide the USATF Safe Sport Handbook to all participants, officials, volunteers, and event administrators. Click the button to the right to view the handbook.
Race Details
Race Location
Runner Shirt & Bib Pickups Location
Honoring Jay Carlucci
2025 Honorary Starter
Every great tradition starts with great people. This year, we are honored to have Jay Carlucci of Dew Drop Inn as our Honorary Starter for the Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Day 5k Road Race!
Jay’s support for our community has been extraordinary — from being a steadfast supporter of our Club year after year to providing hundreds of Thanksgiving meals for our Club families. His generosity and heart truly embody the spirit of this race.
Let’s give Jay a big round of applause when he kicks off the Commodore Hull 5k this Thanksgiving morning!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
Registration Opens
Race Begins (Medal Ceremony to Follow)
Racer’s Village Perks
🍺 Long Drink (21+ samples)
🍦 Jim’s Ice Cream (Free)
🍞 Chabaso Bakery (Free)
🚚 TexMex Fusion Food Truck ($)
ROAD RACE SPONSORS
