Before sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner, why not go for a run or walk?
“Turkey Trots” can be an activity the whole family can take part in while having a little fun! And whether it’s the morning of Thanksgiving or a few days before, there are “Turkey Trots” taking place all over Long Island!
So lace up your running shoes, bundle up (OR dress up!) and sign up for a race near you!
- Garden City Turkey Trot at St. Paul’s School, GARDEN CITY – Thursday, November 27th, starting at 8:30am. Events include: Challenger Division, Fun Run 1.4 Mile, and 5 Mile Turkey Trot
- Huntington Turkey Trot at American Legion Hall, HUNTINGTON – Thursday, November 27th, starting at 8:30am. Events include: 1K Fun Run and 4 Mile Run
- Massapequa Park Turkey Trot at Brady Park, MASSAPEQUA – Saturday, November 22nd, starting at 8:30am. Events include: Youth Fun Run and 5K Run/Walk
- Mattituck Turkey Trot at Mattituck High School, MATTITUCK – Thursday, November 27th, starting at 9am. Events include: 5K Run/Walk
- Smiles Turkey Trot at Corey Beach Park, BLUE POINT – Thursday, November 27th, starting at 8:45am. Events include: Kid’s Fun Run, 5K Fun Run, and 1.5 Mile Walk
- Smithtown Kickers Turkey Trot at Smithtown Elementary School, SMITHTOWN – Thursday, November 27th, starting at 9am. Events include: Adult 5K Run and Kids 1 Mile Run
- The Oyster Bay Turkey Trot at Oyster Bay High School, OYSTER BAY – Thursday, November 27th, starting at 9am. Event: 5K Run/Walk
To find more runs on Long Island, check here, http://www.run.li
Happy Running!
By: Janet Brandsema
Photo credit: flickr
