
From the Organizer
It's a Thanksgiving Day tradition, and it's returning to the streets of Newark, NY in 2025! The race is a 5-mile run through the streets of the Village of Newark, located conveniently between Rochester and Syracuse. All proceeds benefit the Newark Cross Country Boosters.
Race Day check-in begins at 8AM at the community center.
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About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Newark Turkey Day Race
Nov 26, 2026