Long Island turkey trots, 5K runs in 2025

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.

THE EISNERAMPER 5K TURKEY TROT TO FEED LONG ISLAND

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

• When 9 a.m. Nov. 22.
• Cost $35.
• More info 5K turkey trot in memory of Neil Chadderton, food donations will be accepted.

MASSAPEQUA PARK 5K TURKEY TROT

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

• When 9 a.m. Nov. 22.
• Cost $38, $43 race day; youth run: $22.50, $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. 23.
• 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. 27.
• 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. 27.
• Cost $35.
• More info Benefits Community Chest, food donations are encouraged.

EMO TURKEY TROT

East Moriches Middle School, 9 Adelaide Ave., East Moriches, elitefeats.com

• When 9 a.m. Nov. 27.
• Cost $30.
• More info Benefits health and wellness opportunities for 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. 27.
• 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

• When 9 a.m. Nov. 27.
• 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. 27.
• Cost $30, $20 ages 12-18.
• More info Benefits VFW Post 5350.

MASSAPEQUA TURKEY TROT 5K

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

• When 9:15 a.m. Nov. 27.
• Cost $36.91, $41.05 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. 27.
• Cost $30, $35 race day; ages 18 and younger and 65 and older: $25, $30 race day.
• 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. 27.
• 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. 27.
• Cost $35, $10 ages 16 and younger.
• More info First 200 runners to cross finish receive a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant, featuring live entertainment.

GARDEN CITY TURKEY TROT

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

• When 10 a.m. Nov. 27.
• Cost $30, $20 fun run.
• More info Challenger division race 8:30 a.m., fun run at 9:30 a.m., 5-mile trot at 10 a.m. Benefits Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Muscular Dystrophy Association and the INN (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. 27.
• 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 9:30 a.m. Nov. 29.
• Cost $35 before 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.

ROB’S TRAIL RUN EDITION

Stillwell Woods, 72 South Woods Rd., Syosset, raceawesome.com

• When 9 a.m. Nov. 30.
• Cost $45, $50 race day; high school and youth: $37, $40 race day.
• More info 5K in memory of Rob Lauterborn.