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.

NASSAU COUNTY TURKEY TROT 5k

Eisenhower Park, Field 1A, 1899 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow; runawesome.com

• When 9 a.m. Nov. 10
• Cost $44, $50 race day; high school and youth 5k: $35, $40 race day; 1k: $12, $15 race day
• More info Kids’ 1k Chase the Gobbler begins at 8:30 a.m. Food donations will be accepted. 

WILLIAM RALL PTA TURKEY TROT 5k

Lindenhurst Middle School, 350 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst; elitefeats.com

• When 9 a.m. Nov. 16
• Cost $30, $35 race day; free for fun run
• More info Kids’ fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. Food donations will be accepted.

LONG ISLAND TURKEY TRAIL TROT 5k RUN/WALK

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

• When 9:30 a.m. Nov. 16
• Cost $33, $35 race day; free for fun run
• More info Benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, kids fun run begins at 9 a.m.

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. 17
• Cost $35, $45 race day; $15 fun run
• More info Bring a nonperishable food item. The 1-mile 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/turkeytrot

• When 9 a.m. Nov. 23
• Cost $35, $40 race day; youth run: $20, $25 race day
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