5 Mile Turkey Trot for The Marisa Fund
5 Mile Turkey Trot for The Marisa Fund is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Congers, NY, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (131 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
48°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Yorktown Hts 1w, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Congers, NY
City Elevation
154 ft
Nearest Airport
HPN
Westchester County Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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131
Days to train
- Race
- 5 Mile Turkey Trot for The Marisa Fund
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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5 Mile Turkey Trot for The Marisa Fund
Nov 26, 2026