Westchester Turkey Trot 10K & 5K presented by Northwell Orthopedics
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 5K - Untimed · 10K & more
From the Organizer
Join the Thanksgiving Day tradition at the Westchester Turkey Trot 10K & 5K Run/Walk presented by Northwell Orthopedics.
Valhalla, NY
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Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website TriStateRuns.com.
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
33°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Westchester Co Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Valhalla, NY
Elevation
348 ft
Nearest Airport
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Westchester Turkey Trot 10K & 5K presented by Northwell Orthopedics, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Westchester Turkey Trot 10K & 5K presented by Northwell Orthopedics
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Westchester Turkey Trot 10K & 5K presented by Northwell Orthopedics?
- Westchester Turkey Trot 10K & 5K presented by Northwell Orthopedics is a running race held in Valhalla, New York on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Westchester Turkey Trot 10K & 5K presented by Northwell Orthopedics?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Valhalla, New York at Westchester Community College, Valhalla, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Westchester Turkey Trot 10K & 5K presented by Northwell Orthopedics?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Westchester Turkey Trot 10K & 5K presented by Northwell Orthopedics
Nov 26, 2026