Hempstead Turkey Trot 5K
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About the race
The Incorporated Village of Hempstead Inaugural Turkey Trot is a community 5K run/walk held on November 21, 2026 at Kennedy Memorial Park, 335 Greenwich Street, Hempstead, NY 11550. The event benefits the Tyree Curry Scholarships and includes a separate free kids run.
Distances offered:
- 5K run/walk
- Kids Run free
Amenities listed for participants include a finisher medal, live/text/email results, free finish line photos, and personalized bibs if registered three weeks before the event. Awards are given to the top overall male and female and to the top three male and female finishers in multiple age groups, including 13 & under, 14-19, 20-24, and 25-29 through 70 plus.
Registration fees vary by timing and options; an example listing shows an early registration total of $38.98 for the 5K and a race day total of $44.15, with fees subject to processing charges and optional donations. Bib pickup is handled by event staff; personalized bibs require advance registration and last-minute registrants may receive a bib number by text shortly after registering.
The published course starts inside Kennedy Memorial Park, follows local streets including Greenwich Street, Milburn Avenue, Weir Street, Baldwin Road, Henry Street, Jerusalem Avenue, Jean Avenue, and Martin Avenue, and returns to Kennedy Park for the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
