Newark Turkey Day Race
Newark Turkey Day Race is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Newark, NY, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Location
- 303 East Avenue, Newark, NY
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
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.
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
42°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Geneva Rsch Farm, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Newark, NY
Population
9,040
as of 2023
City Elevation
432 ft
Nearest Airport
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Make it a Racecation
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Newark Turkey Day Race
Nov 26, 2026