NSRF Hot to Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The Hot to Turkey Trot is a run/walk held on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, at Alley Pond Park in Oakland Gardens, NY. The event offers multiple distances and a free kiddie dash. The course uses repeated loops: 2 Mile is two loops and 4 Mile is four loops.
- 2 Mile
- 4 Mile
Parking is at the Alley Pond Picnic Area. The event is planned to proceed rain or shine. A portion of event proceeds benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Registration, course, and amenities
Registration includes in-person and virtual options; virtual participants have a window to log times and may receive mailed race items. Listed registration fees vary by registration date; examples shown include approximately $33.80 to $38.98 for the 2 Mile and $44.15 to $49.33 for the 4 Mile. Bib mailing is available for a fee if arranged in advance.
Amenities include an informal bag-check area, restrooms a few minutes’ walk from start and finish, hydration at the finish, and refreshments provided by All Round Foods and Waterloo Sparkling Water. Participants receive a Centaurkey T-shirt. Online recognition is listed for top overall finishers and top finishers in multiple age groups from 14 & under up to 90+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.