Town of Manchester Newsletter for Important Town News, Information, and Events.
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.
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