Great South Bay 5K Turkey Trot - Islip
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About the race
The Great South Bay 5K Turkey Trot sponsored by the Islip Fire Department is scheduled for November 26, 2026 in Islip, New York. The event is held in the town center near South Bay and Main Street.
Distances
- 5K
The course starts at Richardson Lane and South Bay Avenue, runs south to the beach, turns around at the parking lot grass island, returns north on South Bay, then follows Maple Avenue and Monell Avenue to finish at the Islip Fire Department.
Event services include personalized bibs for those who register three weeks in advance, live/text/email results, and free finish line photos. The first 800 finishers receive a medal. Online recognition is provided for the top three overall men and women and for top three in age groups beginning with 14 and under.
Parking is free and available in several town lots including around Islip Town Hall, behind Main Street businesses from Locust Avenue to Grant Avenue, behind 401 Main Street, and at the public lot near Main Street and Smith Avenue. Additional parking is available along Main Street. Due to increased participation, participants are encouraged to car pool.
Early bib pickup is offered at the Islip Fire Department on Monell Avenue on the Monday through Wednesday before the event. Race day bib pickup is available near the northeast corner of South Bay Avenue and Main Street. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
