Long Island turkey trots, 5K runs in 2026
Runners participate in the annual Thanksgiving VFW Post 5350 Turkey Trot in Westhampton Beach. Credit: Newsday/James Carbone
Lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement. Whether for exercise, to celebrate the life of a loved one who died or to raise money for a good cause, Thanksgiving seasonal races have become a Long Island family tradition. Here is a schedule of turkey trots.
NASSAU COUNTY TURKEY TROT 5K
Eisenhower Park, Field 1A, 1899 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, raceawesome.com
Vicki Jones, Ronkonkoma, and Christina Jones Port Jefferson Station run the Nassau County Turkey Trot in Eisenhower Park. Credit: Howard Schnapp
- When 9 a.m. Nov. 8.
- Cost $39-$49, $55 race day; middle and high school 5k: $34-$44, $50 race day; 1k: $15, $20 race day.
- More info Kids’ 1k Chase the Gobbler begins at 8:30 a.m., food donations will be accepted.
SUFFOLK TURKEY TROT 5K
Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave., West Babylon, elitefeats.com
- When 10 a.m. Nov. 8.
- Cost $30 by Oct. 17, $33 after, $40 race day, free for fun run.
- More info Benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, kids fun run begins at 9:30 a.m., held at Polo Field.
LINDENHURST TURKEY TROT 5K
Lindenhurst Middle School, 350 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst, elitefeats.com
- When 9 a.m. Nov. 14.
- Cost $25 by Sept. 29, $30 after, $35 race day, free for fun run.
- More info Benefits the William Rall PTA, check-in begins at 8 a.m., kids fun run begins at 8:30 a.m.
LONG ISLAND TURKEY TRAIL TROT 5K RUN/WALK
Bethpage State Park Polo Field, 99 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd., Farmingdale, elitefeats.com
- When 10 a.m. Nov. 14.
- Cost $30 by Oct. 23, $33 after, $35 race day, free for fun run.
- More info Benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, kids fun run begins at 9:30 a.m.
HEMPSTEAD TURKEY TROT 5K
Kennedy Memorial Park, 335 Greenwich St., Hempstead, hempsteadturkeytrot.com
- When 9 a.m. Nov. 21.
- Cost $45 by Sept. 30, $55 by Oct. 31, $65 after, $10 fun run.
- More info 5k run/walk hosted by Inside Out Run Club, kiddie trot starts at 8:30 a.m.
LONG ISLAND TURKEY TROT 5K RUN/WALK
Eisenhower Park, Field 2, 1899 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, elitefeats.com
- When 9 a.m. Nov. 21.
- Cost $35 by Oct. 31, $38 after, $40 race day, free for fun run.
- More info Benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, kids fun run begins at 8:30 a.m.
MASSAPEQUA PARK 5K TURKEY TROT
Brady Park, Lake Shore Drive and Front Street, Massapequa Park, eventpowerli.com
Aaron Howard and Sophia Pierre-Gatke run in the Massapequa Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Race. Credit: Howard Schnapp
- When 9 a.m. Nov. 21.
- Cost $32.50 by Oct. 30, $38 after, $43 race day; youth run: $17.50 by Oct. 30, $22.50 after, $27.50 race day.
- More info Youth run begins at 8:30 a.m. Bring food donation. Benefits YES Community Counseling Center.
CITY COUNCIL 10K TURKEY TROT
Long Beach Catholic Regional School, 735 W. Broadway, Long Beach, 516-431-3890, longbeachny.gov/rec
- When 9 a.m. Nov. 22.
- Cost $35, $45 race day, $20 fun run.
- More info Bring nonperishable food item, 1-mile fun run begins at 8:30 a.m.
SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER THANKSGIVING DAY FOOT RACES
Miller Avenue School, 3 Miller Ave., Shoreham, 631-821-8116, swrschools.org
- When 8 a.m. Nov. 26.
- Cost $30, $35 race day.
- More info 5k and 1-mile runs for various ages. Benefits scholarships.
PORT WASHINGTON THANKSGIVING DAY 5-MILE RUN
Beach Park, Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington, 516-767-2121, portchest.org
- When 8:30 a.m. Nov. 26.
- Cost $35.
- More info Benefits Community Chest, food donations are encouraged.
DIX HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT COMPANY 3 5K TURKEY TROT
Dix Hills Park Golf Course, 575 Vanderbilt Pkwy., Dix Hills, elitefeats.com
- When 9 a.m. Nov. 26.
- Cost $30 by Nov. 11, $40 after.
- More info Benefits the Dix Hills Fire Department.
NISSEQUOGUE RIVER STATE PARK FOUNDATION 5K FOR THE PARK
Nissequogue River State Park, 799 St. Johnland Rd., Kings Park, 516-437-4000, ourstatepark.com
Runners participate in the Turkey Trot at Nissequogue River State Park in Kings Park. Credit: James Carbone
- When 9 a.m. Nov. 26.
- Cost $24, $30 race day, $10 fun run.
- More info Benefits the Nissequogue River State Park.
TOWNWIDE FUND OF HUNTINGTON'S 4-MILE THANKSGIVING DAY RUN
American Legion Hall, 1 Mill Dam Rd., Halesite, 631-629-4950, townwidefund.org
Santa, The Grinch and reindeers run during the 2025 Huntington Turkey Trot Sponsored by Townwide Fund of Huntington. Credit: Rick Kopstein
- When 9 a.m. Nov. 26.
- Cost $30, $45 race day, $15 fun run.
- More info Fun run begins at 8:30 a.m.
VFW POST 5350 TURKEY TROT 5K RUN/WALK
Francis S. Gabreski Airport, 220 Rogers Way, Westhampton Beach, elitefeats.com
Runners dress in Thanksgiving-themed outfits and costumes during the VFW Post 5350 Turkey Trot in Westhampton Beach last year. Credit: Newsday/James Carbone
- When 9 a.m. Nov. 26.
- Cost $30, $20 ages 12-18.
- More info Benefits VFW Post 5350.
VILLAGE OF EAST WILLISTON TURKEY TROT 5K RUN/WALK
Devlin Field, 7 Bengeyfield Dr., East Williston, elitefeats.com
- When 9 a.m. Nov. 26.
- Cost $35, $40 race day, free for fun run.
- More info Benefits the East Williston Fire Department, Drumstick Run for ages 8 and younger begins at 10 a.m.
MASSAPEQUA TURKEY TROT 5K
John J. Burns Park, 4990 Merrick Rd., Massapequa, elitefeats.com
Runners participate in the Massapequa Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Race. Credit: Howard Schnapp
- When 9:15 a.m. Nov. 26.
- Cost $31.73 by Oct. 31, $38.98 after, $44.15 race day; fun run: $13.10, $18.28 race day.
- More info Benefits the John Theissen Children's Foundation and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Kids fun run begins at 8:30 a.m.
GLEN COVE EDUCATION FOUNDATION TURKEY TROT AND FUN RUN
Glen Cove High School, 150 Dosoris Lane, Glen Cove, 516-801-8140, elitefeats.com
- When 9:30 a.m. Nov. 26.
- Cost $32, $40 race day; ages 18 and younger and 65 and older: $25, $30 race day.
- More info Packet pickup from 8:15-9:10 a.m.
NORTH SHORE TURKEY TROT
North Shore Community Youth Organization, 200 Glen Head Rd., Glen Head, elitefeats.com
- When 9:30 a.m. Nov. 26.
- Cost $30, $35 race day, $10 fun run.
- More info Benefits the North Shore Community Youth Organization, kids 1/2-mile fun run begins at 9 a.m.
GARDEN CITY TURKEY TROT
St. Paul’s School, 285 Stewart Ave., Garden City, gcturkeytrot.com
Runners pose for a photo during the Garden City Turkey Trot. Credit: Howard Schnapp
- When 10 a.m. Nov. 26.
- Cost $30, $20 fun run.
- More info Challenger Division race 8:30 a.m., fun run at 9:30 a.m., 5-mile race at 10 a.m. Benefits Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Muscular Dystrophy Association, the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) and Council 1869.
JOHN KEESHAN MEMORIAL MONTAUK TURKEY TROT RUN/WALK
Village Green, Main Street, Montauk, 631-324-2417, elitefeats.com
- When 10 a.m. Nov. 26.
- Cost $20.
- More info 3-, 6-mile race. Virtual runs/walks available. Day-of-race registrations online only. All proceeds benefit the local food pantries.
THE LEFTOVER TURKEY TROT 5K
Bethpage State Park, 99 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd., Farmingdale, elitefeats.com
- When 10 a.m. Nov. 28.
- Cost $35 before Nov. 7, $38 after, $40 race day, free for fun run.
- More info Benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, kids fun run begins at 9:30 a.m., held at Polo Field.
