Expected November 2027
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The Nassau County Turkey Trot brings a Thanksgiving-season 5K and 1K to Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York, with all of the running taking place on the park's paved paths. The main 5 kilometre events go off at 9:00 AM and include an adult division, a jogging stroller division and a high school and youth division. Before those, the Kids 1K Chase the Gobbler sets the youngest runners away at 8:30 AM. The event is built around giving back, and participants are encouraged to bring food donations to support those in need in the local community.
Set inside Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York
Thanksgiving-season community run with a food donation drive
Separate jogging stroller, high school/youth and kids divisions
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Eisenhower Park, Merrick Ave, East Meadow, NY 11554
Eisenhower Park, Merrick Ave, East Meadow, NY 11554
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Participants are encouraged to bring food donations for those in need
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The event is held on the Sunday closest to Thanksgiving, with the most recent published date being Sunday 10 November 2024 at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, New York. The listing page also shows future editions on Sunday 9 November 2025 and Sunday 8 November 2026.
Everything happens inside Eisenhower Park on Merrick Avenue in East Meadow, New York, 11554. The start and finish area sits within the park grounds, and all the races use the park's paved paths.
Yes. There is a dedicated Jogging Stroller 5k division alongside the standard 5 kilometre races, so parents and carers can take part with a little one in a stroller.
The race has a strong community focus and participants are encouraged to bring food donations to support those in need. Food collected on the day is passed on to local organisations.
Yes. The park setting makes it easy for spectators to watch from the paths and open areas around the start and finish. There is space for supporters to spread out rather than crowding a single point on the course.
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Expected November 2027
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