Nissequogue River State Park Turkey Trot 5K
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Nissequogue River State Park Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk 2026
This event is a Thanksgiving Day 5K run/walk at Nissequogue River State Park in Kings Park, New York on November 26, 2026, organized in part by the Nissequogue River State Park Foundation. The program includes an in-person 5K, a virtual 5K option with a mailed personalized bib, and a separate untimed 1K Kids Turkey Trot for ages 12 and under.
Registration details on the event page show tiered fees and processing charges, a deadline for personalized bibs, and a note that the first 1,550 registrants are guaranteed a shirt. Registration fees are non-refundable and not transferable. Virtual participants may upload times and photos during the event window and receive mailed bibs the week prior.
Amenities and participant information list walkers, wheelchairs, and strollers as welcome with a request they start at the back, entertainment such as an emcee and DJ, and that pets on leashes may start at the back. Awards include cash prizes for the top three overall male and female finishers, a masters prize, a cash prize for best Thanksgiving costume, and five year age groups through 80+. All 1K kids receive a ribbon.
Location and bib pickup are at Nissequogue River State Park, Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building, Kings Park, NY 11754. The foundation notes its mission to protect and preserve the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
