The turkey trot is the one running tradition that survives the fourth Thursday intact, and this one covers everybody — a half marathon for people who ate lightly, an untimed 5K for people who did not, and kids' races so nobody is left holding coats. It falls the Saturday of the long weekend rather than the holiday itself.
What to expect
A morning race with multiple distances, timed and untimed options, plus kids' divisions, on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend.
Good to know
- Saturday November 28 — the Saturday of the Thanksgiving long weekend
- Half marathon, 5K timed, 5K untimed, kids' 5K and a 100m dash
- Registration is through RunSignup
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Common questions
When is the NYC Turkey Trot?
Saturday November 28, 2026 — the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend.
Is there a shorter option?
Yes — a timed 5K, an untimed 5K, a kids' 5K fun run and a 100m dash alongside the half marathon.
