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 Nissequogue River State Park
Turkey Trot 5K

Thanksgiving Day
November 26, 2026

9AM Start Rain or Shine
8:30AM 1K Turkey Trot for Kids

Nissequogue River State Park Foundation

FIRST 1,550 REGISTERED:
WILL BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT!

SPONSORED BY

REGISTRATION OPTIONS & PRICING

Total may vary based on additional options such as donations.

EVENT
EARLY BIRD
NOVEMBER 25
IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL 5K
$27.59*
$33.80*
1K KIDS TURKEY TROT
$13.10*
$13.10*

*Includes processing fee

  • Your name on your bib three weeks before race day.
    Includes t-shirt & personalized bib.

  • Includes personalized bib.
    Scroll to the bottom of the page for 'how to' Virtual.
    #efVirtual

  • 12 & Under ONLY
    Includes T-Shirt

Uncheck this box to register for the run/walk

PARTICIPANT INFO

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

Suggested Amounts

JOIN OR CREATE A TEAM (OPTIONAL)

Form a Team with friends or family! This is optional and may not have any affiliated awards.

TEAM ROSTER

READ & INITIAL TO AGREE

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 Nissequogue Turkey Trot 5K, The Town of Kings Park, Nissequogue River State Park 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.
$24.00
$3.59
$27.59

BILLING INFO

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Location Information

  • Nissequogue River State Park
  • Charles & Helen Reichert Administration Building, Kings Park, NY, 11754 US
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Thanksgiving Day
November 26, 2026

9AM Start Rain or Shine
8:30AM 1K Turkey Trot for Kids

Nissequogue River State Park
799 St Johnland Rd.
Kings Park, NY 11754

AMENITIES

  • WALKERS, WHEELCHAIRS, STROLLERS WELCOME (please start in the back for safety reasons)
  • Emcee, DJ + Other Entertainment for ALL AGES!
  • FREE T-Shirt for Pre-Registered Runners Only
  • Pets are welcome as long as they are on a leash and start at the back

AWARDS

  • Top 3 OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
    1ST PLACE - $100
    2ND PLACE - $75
    3RD PLACE - $50

  • TOP 1 MALE & FEMALE MASTERS $75
  • CASH PRIZE for Best Thanksgiving Costume
  • 5 year age groups! 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
  • 1K Turkey Trot for Kids: All Participants Receive a Ribbon!

BIB PICKUP

DAY OF CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION
7 - 8AM Nissequogue River State Park, 799 St. Johnland Rd. Kings Park

EARLY CHECK-IN & REGISTRATION
Wed, Nov 25, 3- 7PM:
Administration Building,
799 St Johnland Road.
Nissequogue, River State Park

Register 3 weeks in advance for a personalized bib. Bib number required for pickup; use Self Lookup or Bib Lookup if needed. Last-minute registrants (within 24 hours) will receive their bib number by text within 90 seconds.

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

COURSE

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

The Nissequogue River State Park Foundation is a not-for-profit organization devoted to working diligently with the New York State Office of State Parks, Recreation & Historical Preservation and our government representatives to enhance and beautify the Nissequogue River State Park. We are committed to protecting and preserving the park’s historical and environmental assets for present and future generations.

QUESTIONS

John McQuaid
516-437-4000
[email protected]

RESULTS & PHOTOS

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

VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

Upload your times & photos beginning 11/26 - 12/6TRACKING 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!



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