The official leaf collection programs begins November 10th. This year the leaf collection program is going to start at Middle Turnpike and Main and work their way out in a circular motion. For more information check the main Leaf Collection Program page.
Town of Manchester Newsletter for Important Town News, Information, and Events.
Next date: Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
The 89thManchesterRoadRace, one of America’s largest and most popular turkey trots, will be held at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27, 2025). The 4.737-mileraceis run on a loop course that starts and finishes on Main Street in Manchester, in front of St. James Church. Race officials are also reminding runners that registration will end completely at 11:59 p.m. (EST) on November 25th.No entries will be accepted on the day of the race.
On-line registration for the race is available 24 hours a day at www.manchesterroadrace.com. This year's event will literally be araceagainst hunger. MRR organizers have designated Connecticut Foodshare and MACC Charities---two organizations on the front line of the fight against food insecurity in the state---as the primary recipients of therace's net proceeds.
St. James Church, 896 Main St, Manchester, CT, 06040, View Map
896 Main St , Manchester, CT 06040