Nissequogue River State Park Turkey Trot 5K
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Event
The Nissequogue River State Park Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025. The event takes place at Nissequogue River State Park, Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building, Kings Park, NY 11754.
Distances and entry
- 5K in-person or virtual
- 1K Kids Turkey Trot (12 & under; untimed; includes T-shirt)
Early registration price for the in-person or virtual 5K is listed as $27.59. The price increases to $33.80 on 11/26. The 1K Kids entry is listed as $13.10. The virtual 5K option is available for dates 11/27 - 12/7 and includes a personalized bib; virtual bibs are shipped during a window that ranges from one week prior to one week after the event.
Amenities, logistics and awards
Walkers, wheelchairs and strollers are welcome, and pets are allowed on a leash. Pre-registered runners receive a free T-shirt. Bib pickup is offered day-of and there is an early check-in and registration opportunity on November 26 at the Administration Building.
Awards include cash prizes for the top three overall male and female finishers ($100, $75, $50), a top masters prize for one male and one female ($75 each), a cash prize for best Thanksgiving costume, and five-year age groups from 14 & under through 80+. All participants in the 1K receive a ribbon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
