5 Mile Turkey Trot for The Marisa Fund
About this race
The Rockland Road Runners' 5 Mile Turkey Trot for The Marisa Fund has become the largest running event in Rockland County, drawing over 3,100+ participants from the NY Metro area and beyond. 2026 is the 35th Annual Run! The money raised will support the efforts of the Marisa Fund to eradicate childhood cancer. Join us on Thanksgiving morning for a truly memorable running experience!
WHERE: Start & finish at Rockland Lake State Park, Congers, NY (north parking lot #1)
WHEN: Thanksgiving Day, November 26th, 2026. Race starts at 8:30AM - Wheelchairs start at 8:15AM
FEES: General Registration: $40 | Early Bird (Before September 1): $35 | Seniors (65+): $20 | RRR Members: -$15 discount on each member registration
PACKET PICKUP/IN PERSON REGISTRATION: Packet pickup will be at Bridges, 2nd Floor in Palisades Center, West Nyack, NY, on November 23, 24 and 25 from 12:00NOON - 8:00PM. Runners who register at Bridges will receive shirts on a first come first serve basis. There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION!
Register by Nov 15th to ensure you receive your commemorative shirt in time for your run.
QUESTIONS? Call 914-522-3890 or email turkeytrotdirector@rocklandroadrunners.org
Join fellow runners on November 26, 2026 for the 5 Mile Turkey Trot for The Marisa Fund. It's a fantastic 8K featuring a flat and fast course in Congers.
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5 Mile Turkey Trot
The RRR discount (-$15 per RRR member) will be applied at checkout. Senior Discount (65+): $25 race fee will be automatically charged at checkout.
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About Congers
5 Mile Turkey Trot for The Marisa Fund takes place in Congers, New York, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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