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🍁 A Thanksgiving Tradition in the Heart of Central Park! 🦃

There's no better way to kick off Thanksgiving than running through the world's most iconic park! Join us for the Central Park Turkey Trot 4 Miler and experience crisp autumn air, spectacular fall foliage, and the electric energy of race day in New York City.

Enjoy some delicious treats from our sponsors: All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water!

Central Park Turkey Trot 4 Miler
November 21, 2026
9AM Start Rain or Shine

Central Park, NY
Naumburg Bandshell
307 The Mall, New York, NY 10019

Naumburg Bandshell: Enter the park via E 72nd St and 5th Ave and walk West to the Bandshell.

Find Residential parking near E. 72nd St and 5th Ave.
Walking: Enter the Park at E. 7nd and 5th Ave - walk West toward the Bandshell.

GET A FINISHER MEDAL & LONG SLEEVE SHIRT!



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REGISTRATION OPTIONS & PRICING

Total may vary, based on additional options, such as donations.

EVENT
EARLY BIRD
OCTOBER 31
RACE DAY
4 MILE
$49.33*
$54.50*
$59.68*
VIRTUAL 4 MILE
$59.68*
$59.68*
$59.68*
ADD-ON BIB MAILING
$10.35*
$10.35*
UNAVAILABLE

*Includes processing fee

  • Your name on your bib by 11/1.

  • Includes Shirt and Name on your bib!

Uncheck this box to register for the run/walk.

  • Have your bib mailed to you prior to the race!
    *(must be registered 10 days in advance to get a bib mailed)

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Enjoy exclusive perks for beginners, walkers, racers, and lifelong runners.

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PARTICIPANT INFO

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE AN ADDITIONAL DONATION?

100% of donations benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. Never Stop Running Foundation also funds local Youth & Special Needs events as well as supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.

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TEAM ROSTER

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Registration fees are used toward race expenses and cannot be returned once you sign up.

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Nor are they transferable from year to year. Once you are signed up, race fees are used for race expenses and cannot be returned.

In consideration of accepting this entry, I understand and agree to be legally bound hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and waive, release and hold harmless Turkey Trot 4 Miler, Central Park, Never Stop Running Foundation, elitefeats inc., and any volunteers and all race sponsors and their agents, employees and representatives for any and all injuries, claims, liabilities and causes of action related to my participation in this event. I attest that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that my condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. I further grant permission to any of the foregoing organizations to take and use photographs, video, and recordings or any other record of this event for any purpose whatsoever.

If signed by a parent, the parent agrees to release and hold the above-named organizations and persons harmless of any claims which may be asserted by or on behalf of the entrant as well.
$45.00
$4.33

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Location Information

  • Naumburg Bandshell
  • 307 The Mall, New York, NY, 10019 US
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Enjoy some delicious treats from our sponsors: All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water!

Central Park Turkey Trot 4 Miler
November 21, 2026
9AM Start Rain or Shine

Central Park, NY
Naumburg Bandshell
307 The Mall, New York, NY 10019


Naumburg Bandshell: Enter the park via E 72nd St and 5th Ave and walk West to the Bandshell.

Find Residential parking near E. 72nd St and 5th Ave.
Walking: Enter the Park at E. 7nd and 5th Ave - walk West toward the Bandshell.

GET A TEE AND FINISHER MEDAL!

 

AMENITIES

'Informal' bag check as elitefeats cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings. There will be an informal area to leave race belongings in the staging area.

Bathrooms are located within a few minutes walk from start & finish.

Hydration will be provided at finish line.

High Quality Refreshments provided by All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water!

Virtual Option: Compete virtually. You have from the first day of the event and a full week to log your time and up to 5 photos! Your items will begin shipping the first day of the event. More info at the bottom of the page.

AWARDS

Top 1 Overall M/F/X
Top 1 F/M/X: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+

COURSE

Check out the course map HERE

Munsee Lenape/Wappinger Lands / Central Park, NYC*

GETTING YOUR BIB

In-Person: Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time.

Have your bib mailed to you prior to the race for $10! *(must be registered 10 days in advance to get a bib mailed)

Wearing Your Bib: The mid-torso is the sweet spot for accurate results. Please be sure to wear your bib just above your belly button, right side up, for best read-rates. Do not fold, crumple or cut your bib in any way. It must be visible to onlookers and not get in the way of your arms/legs. Please use four pins, or four alternative-securing gear such as race magnets, in each corner to ensure proper placement and visibility.

 

Virtual: Bibs mail the Monday prior (allow 3–5 days). Missing by race day? Contact elitefeats.com live chat to confirm your address.

GETTING TO THE RACE SITE

For public transportation please check out this link

See the site map below for walking directions into the park. Enter Central Park from East 72nd and 5th Ave. Walk straight on Terrace Drive to the Naumberg Bandshell for packet pickup and announcements. 

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

A portion of event proceeds benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement.  Never Stop Running Foundation also supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.

QUESTIONS

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RESULTS & PHOTOS

LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

TRACKING YOUR DISTANCE
4 Laps to one Mile on a Track
Treadmill
MapMyRun.com
Find a Certified USATF Course
Some events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
 Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'

HOW TO POST TIMES
1. Cover ground whenever & wherever you'd like!
2. On Start Date visit elitefeats.com/Results - search this event.
3. Search your name - click Update.
4. Enter your time.
5. Optional upload up to 5 photos.

WHEN TO POST
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
You don't need the bib to participate, it's a keepsake!



UPCOMING COACHING

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*Proud partners with Rising Hearts and the Running on Native Lands Initiative. As we continue to host, and work with non-profits, on endurance events to raise awareness for community projects we will, in conjunction, take this opportunity to recognize and support Indigenous Peoples and communities by staying committed to acknowledging the lands we have access and privilege to run on. To help build more inclusive spaces and communities or to learn more: Running on Native Lands Toolkit. 

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