Rhinebeck Ferncliff Forest 5k Turkey Trot
Rhinebeck Ferncliff Forest 5k Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Rhinebeck, NY, with an entry fee of $36.79.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (77 days to go)
- Location
- 9 Astor Dr, Rhinebeck, NY
- Price
- $36.79
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Thanks for your interest in the 2026 Ferncliff Forest Turkey Trot !! This event keeps Ferncliff Forest free for all to use year round. We are a private preserve and get no government money. Your generous support has allowed us to maintain the forest since 1964. We have NO paid directors, board members or executives.
The first 750 entries will get a soft cotton T shirt. You can reserve your shirt when signing up. Enter now the shirts do sell out. Last year we had almost 1000 runners !!
Race time is 8am We will do a gun start with chip timing, so if you are back in the pack your time will start when you cross the start line . All runners and walkers must start by 8:10 !
Kids under 5 are free, Kids in Stroller are Ok. Well behaved dogs on a leash are permitted.
Walkers are Welcome!, bring the whole family. Many others do!
!! Raffle !! For every $5 Donated (separate from entry) you will get 1 raffle chance! We will have a raffle of goods and services from local merchants, Gift Certificates, gas cards, frozen turkeys etc. Please use the Donation button to be entered in the raffle. $5 for each chance at winning a prize!
Race Date
Thursday Nov 26, 2026 - Thanksgiving Morning Race Start 8:00am
Church hall will open at 6:45 for all runners. Thurs morning entry available till 7:45
Early Pre Entering is best and gets you an event shirt. Shirts will sell out.
Location
The First Baptist Church, 9 Astor Dr, (Corner of Astor and Montgomery) Rhinebeck NY.
The Course
All on Paved road- Montgomery St /Mt Rutsen Road from Astor Dr. to Ferncliff Forest and back. Paved road course out and back. Gentle rolling Hills.
Classes
Male and Female
Ages under 10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Awards
Awards to top 3 overall male and female finishers, top 3 male and female age group finishers. All Kids under 10 will receive an award.
Awards ceremony at 9am sharp
Registering : Please enter here on line
Before the Event
-If you have Cold or Flu symptoms please stay home. Symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches, the new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.
Packet Pick-Up
Please try to pick up your bib and shirt the Wednesday night.
-Option #1: Pick up your bib and shirt at Rhinebeck Bagels, 31 W Market St, Rhinebeck. Wed Nov 25th between 5:00pm till 6:30pm. Please try to attend the Wednesday night pick-up option if possible.
-Option #2: Race Day bib pick-up starting 7:00am in the Baptist church Hall
Start Line
Located just to your left as you leave the church parking lot.
On Course
-When passing another racer, please announce your presence and intent to pass.
Finish Line
-Results will be posted online at PRTiming.com as the runners come in.
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
49°
Typical Low
23°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rhinebeck 4se, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rhinebeck, NY
City Elevation
259 ft
Nearest Airport
SWF
New York Stewart International Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
ALB
Albany International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Rhinebeck Ferncliff Forest 5k Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 9 Astor Dr, Rhinebeck, NY
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Rhinebeck Ferncliff Forest 5k Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026