Family of New Paltz Turkey Trot
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Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot
The Family of New Paltz Turkey Trot is a 5K run and walk held on Thanksgiving morning to support Family of New Paltz’s Food Pantry and Crisis Services. The 2026 edition is presented by New Paltz Healthy & Nutrition Center and Kniffen Homes and takes place at Water Street Market in New Paltz, NY.
The event uses a USATF certified 5K course with chip timed start and finish. The chip-timing package includes individual finish line photos available for upload at no cost. Age groups are organized in ten year increments and medals are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each age group, with separate awards for male and female participants.
A Mashed Potato Fun Run is held for children 12 and under and is free for that age group. Registration opens August 15 and closes November 8. Reported registration fees for the 5K categories are $20.00 for ages 1-12, $30.00 for ages 13-64, and $20.00 for ages 65 and over.
Family of New Paltz is a crisis intervention center that has operated in New Paltz since 1975. Services provided by the organization include a 24 hour hotline and text line, a food pantry, counseling, support groups and shelters for adults, adolescents and victims of domestic violence. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
