Nissequogue River State Park Turkey Trot 5K
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Nissequogue River State Park Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk - 2026
The event is a community Thanksgiving running and walking event held on November 26, 2026 at Nissequogue River State Park in Kings Park, NY. It is organized by the Nissequogue River State Park Foundation, a not-for-profit group that works with the New York State Office of Parks to protect and enhance the park.
Distances:
- 5K Run/Walk (in-person or virtual)
- 1K Kids Turkey Trot (untimed, 12 and under)
Registration options include an in-person 5K, a virtual 5K with a participation window from 11/26 to 12/6, and a 1K kids entry. The first 1,550 registrants are guaranteed a shirt and pre-registered runners receive a free T-shirt. Personalized bibs are available to registrants who register at least three weeks before race day. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Amenities listed for participants include emcee and DJ entertainment, accommodation for walkers, wheelchairs and strollers (participants using these are asked to start at the back for safety), and allowance for leashed pets to 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 age-group awards in five-year increments. All participants in the 1K kids trot receive a ribbon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
