Long Island turkey trots, 5k runs 2024

Lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement: Fall walks, runs and turkey trots have begun. Whether for exercise, to celebrate the life of a loved one who died or to raise money for a good cause, seasonal races have become a Long Island family tradition. Here is a schedule of runs.

MASSAPEQUA PARK 5k TURKEY TROT

Brady Park, Lake Shore Drive and Front Street, Massapequa Park; eventpowerli.com/turkeytrot

• When 9 a.m. Nov. 23
• Cost $35, $40 race day; youth run: $20, $25 race day
• More info Youth run begins at 8:30 a.m. Bring food donation. Benefits YES Community Counseling Center. 

EISNERAMPER 5k TURKEY TROT TO FEED LONG ISLAND

Eisenhower Park, Field 2, 1899 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow; runawesome.com

• When 9 a.m. Nov. 23
• Cost $35
• More info 5k in memory of Neil Chadderton. Benefits the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Bring a nonperishable food item.

SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER THANKSGIVING DAY FOOT RACES

Miller Avenue School, 3 Miller Ave., Shoreham; 631-821-8116, swrschools.org

• When 8 a.m. Nov. 28
• Cost $15, $20 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. 28
• Cost $40 by Oct. 31, $50 after, $70 race day; ages 9-21: $25 by Oct. 31, $30 after, $40 race day
• More info Benefits Community Chest. Food donations are encouraged.

EMO TURKEY TROT

Middle school, 9 Adelaide Ave., East Moriches; elitefeats.com

• When 9 a.m. Nov. 28
• Cost $25, $30 race day
• More info 5k in memory of Lisa Ringhoff, benefits health & wellness opportunities to East Moriches students, bring food donation.

NISSEQUOGUE RIVER STATE PARK FOUNDATION 5k FOR THE PARK

Nissequogue River State Park, 799 St. Johnland Rd., Kings Park; 516-437-4000, ourstatepark.com

• When 9 a.m. Nov. 28
• Cost $24, $30 race day; $10 fun run
• More info 5k to benefit the Nissequogue River State Park Foundation, 1k Turkey Trot for kids begins at 8:30 a.m.

TOWNWIDE FUND OF HUNTINGTON'S 4-MILE THANKSGIVING DAY RUN

American Legion Hall, 1 Mill Dam Rd., Halesite; 631-629-4950, townwidefund.org

• When 9 a.m. Nov. 28
• 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

• When 9 a.m. Nov. 28
• Cost $30, $20 ages 12-18
• More info Benefits VFW Post 5350.

BLUE POINT TURKEY TROT

Corey Beach, Corey Avenue, Blue Point; 631-256-7775, kidsrunlongisland.org

• When 9 a.m. Nov. 28
• Cost $25 by Oct. 31, $28 by Nov. 24, $30 after, $35 race day; fun run: $15 by Nov. 10, $18 after, $20 race day
• More info 5k run, 1.5-mile walk and ½-mile fun run (8:30 a.m.) for ages 10 and younger. Benefits nonprofits who serve youth of Long Island and the Robert Burns Memorial Scholarship.

HAMPTON BAYS FIRE DEPARTMENT TURKEY TROT

Hampton Bays Fire Department, 69 W. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays; elitefeats.com.

• When 9:15 a.m. Nov. 28
• Cost $25, $30 race day; $20 family fun walk, $10 ages 9 and younger
• More Info 5k run/walk and 1-mile family fun walk to benefit the Hampton Bays Fire Department.

MASSAPEQUA TURKEY TROT 5k

John J. Burns Park, 4990 Merrick Rd., Massapequa; elitefeats.com

• When 9:15 a.m. Nov. 28; youth fun run begins at 8:30 a.m.
• Cost $28, $35 race day; $10 fun run
• More info Benefits the John Theissen Children's Foundation and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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. 28
• Cost $30, $35 race day, $25 ages 18 and younger; $30 race day ages 18 and younger and 65 and older
• More info Packet pickup begins at 8:15 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. 28
• 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.

OYSTER BAY 5k TURKEY TROT

Oyster Bay Brewing Company, 36 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay; oysterbayturkeytrot.com

• When 9:30 a.m. Nov. 28
• Cost $25 by Nov. 17, $30 after; $10 ages 16 and younger
• More info First 200 runners to cross the finish line receive a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant. Event features live entertainment.

GARDEN CITY 5-MILE TROT

St. Paul’s School, 285 Stewart Ave., Garden City; gcturkeytrot.com

• When 10 a.m. Nov. 28
• Cost $30, $40 race day; $20 fun run, $25 fun run day of race
• More info Special-needs run 8:30 a.m., fun run at 9:30 a.m. Benefits Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Interfaith Nutrition Network.

MONTAUK RUN FOR FUN TURKEY DAY TROT

Village Green, Main Street, Montauk; 631-324-2417, elitefeats.com

• When 10 a.m. Nov. 28
• Cost $20
• More info: 3-mile and 6-mile races. Virtual runs/walks available. Day-of-race registrations online only. All proceeds benefit the local food pantries.

MOUNT SINAI TURKEY TROT 5k

Mount Sinai High School, 110 N. Country Rd., Mount Sinai; 631-870-2500, strongislandrunningclub.com

• When 9 a.m. Nov. 30
• Cost 5k: $30, $35 race day; fun run: $15, $20 race day
• More info 5k and fun run hosted by the Strong Island Running Club.

THE LEFTOVER TURKEY TROT 5k

Bethpage State Park, 99 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd., Farmingdale, elitefeats.com

• When 9:30 a.m. Nov. 30
• Cost $35 by Nov. 8, $38 after, $40 race day; free for fun run
• More info Benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, kids fun run begins at 9 a.m., held at Polo Field.

LYNN GARTNER DUNNE ROB’S RUN 5k

Stillwell Woods, 72 S. Woods Rd., Syosset; raceawesome.com

• When 9 a.m. Dec. 1
• Cost $45, $50 race day; high school and youth: $37, $40 race day
• More info 5k in memory of Rob Lauterborn.