Turkey trots, 5k runs on Long Island

Turkey trots have long been an annual holiday morning tradition in communities from Garden City to Blue Point. Here is a schedule of runs across Long Island.

MASSAPEQUA PARK 5K TURKEY TROT 

Youth run begins at 8:30 a.m. Bring food donation. Benefits substance abuse treatment and general counseling services. 

LONG ISLAND TURKEY TRAIL TROT 5K RUN/WALK

Benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation; fun run begins at 9 a.m.

EMO TURKEY TROT

5k in memory of Lisa Ringhoff, benefits health and wellness opportunities for East Moriches students. Bring food donation.

GARDEN CITY 5-MILE TROT

Special-needs run 8:30 a.m., fun run at 9:30 a.m. Benefits Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Muscular Dystrophy Association and Interfaith Nutrition Network.

GLEN COVE EDUCATION FOUNDATION TURKEY TROT AND FUN RUN

Packet pickup begins at 8 a.m.

HAMPTON BAYS FIRE DEPARTMENT TURKEY TROT

5k run/walk and 1-mile family fun walk to benefit the Hampton Bays Fire Department.

NISSEQUOGUE RIVER STATE PARK FOUNDATION 5K FOR THE PARK

1k Turkey Trot for kids begins at 8:30 a.m.

OYSTER BAY 5K TURKEY TROT

First 200 runners to cross finish line receive a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant; featuring live entertainment.

PORT WASHINGTON THANKSGIVING DAY 5-MILE RUN

Benefits Community Chest. Food donations are encouraged.

SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER THANKSGIVING DAY FOOT RACES

One-mile runs for various ages. Benefits scholarships.

SMILES 5K TURKEY TROT, WALK

5k run, 1.5-mile walk and ½-mile fun run (8:30 a.m.) for ages 10 and younger. Benefits nonprofits who serve youth of Long Island and the Robert Burns Community Scholarship.

TOWNWIDE FUND OF HUNTINGTON'S 4-MILE THANKSGIVING DAY RUN

Fun run begins at 8:30 a.m.

VFW POST 5350 TURKEY TROT 5K RUN/WALK

Benefits VFW Post 5350.

MOUNT SINAI TURKEY TROT 5K

THE LEFTOVER TURKEY TROT 5K

Benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation. Kids fun run begins at 9 a.m., held at Polo Field.

ROB’S TRAIL RUN EDITION 5K

5k in memory of Rob Lauterborn. 

MONTAUK RUN FOR FUN TURKEY DAY TROT

3-, 6-mile race. Virtual runs/walks available. Day-of-race registrations online only. All proceeds benefit the local food pantries.

CITY COUNCIL 10K TURKEY TROT 

Bring nonperishable food item, 1-mile fun run begins at 8:30 a.m. Race start and finish on New York Avenue and the boardwalk.

TURKEY TROT 5K

Benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and John Theissen Children's Foundation, kids fun run begins at 8:30 a.m.

MASSAPEQUA TURKEY TROT 5K

Benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, kids fun run begins at 8:30 a.m.

NORTH SHORE TURKEY TROT

Benefits the North Shore Community Youth Organization, kids 1/2-mile fun run begins at 9 a.m.