Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot 2026 — New Paltz, NY

Date
November 26, 2026
Location
New Paltz, NY
Venue
Water Street Market
Start Time
9:30 AM
Sunrise
6:57 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $35.00
Events
5K Run/Walk (Age 1-12), 5K Run/Walk (Age 13-64), 5K Run/Walk (Age 65+)
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The 2026 Race is presented by New Paltz Healthy & Nutrition Center and Kniffen Homes.. The Family of New Paltz Turkey Trot is a 5K run and walk held annually Thanksgiving morning to support Family of New Paltz’s Food Pantry and Crisis Services. Family of New Paltz is a crisis intervention center located in the heart of New Paltz since 1975. Family provides a myriad of services, including a 24 hour hotline and new text line, food pantry, counseling, support groups and shelters for adults, adolescents and victims of domestic violence. This year's event will include the famous Mashed Potato Fun Run, which is free for kids 12 and under, and for the more serious runners, our USATF certified 5K course will include chip timed start and finish. As part of the package provided by the chip-timing company, photos of individual runners crossing the finish line will be available for upload at no cost. Age groups this coming year will be in ten-year increments, and medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age group, with separate awards for male and female. When posting photos to social media, please use the hashtag #newpaltzturkeytrot so we can see all of your faces!

Course & Travel Notes

The Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot takes place at an elevation of 210 feet, which is low enough that altitude won't be a concern for your pacing. Sunrise occurs at 6:58 AM, well before the 9:30 AM start time, so you'll have good daylight for the race. Expect typical late-November weather with highs around 49°F and lows near 35°F, and be prepared for the possibility of rain, which occurs on about a third of days this time of year. The nearest airport is Dutchess County Airport (POU), located 13.4 miles from the venue.

⛰️ 210 ft elevation☀️ Typically 49°F / 35°F · 32% chance of rain✈️ Dutchess County Airport (POU) — 13.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot 2026 — New Paltz, NY?

Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot 2026 — New Paltz, NY takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in New Paltz, New York.

Where is Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot 2026 — New Paltz, NY held?

Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot 2026 — New Paltz, NY is held at Water Street Market in New Paltz, New York.

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