Turkey Trot 5 Mile
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Event
The 5 Mile Turkey Trot for The Marisa Fund is a road race held on Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day) at Rockland Lake State Park in Congers, NY. The event distance is 5 miles. It is organized by the Rockland Road Runners and is the 34th annual running of the race. The event typically draws more than 3,100 participants from the New York metro area. Proceeds support the Marisa Fund, which raises money for research, treatment and care of pediatric cancer patients.
Registration and logistics
The listed registration fee is $43.40, which includes a $3.40 processing fee; a senior discount of $25 is applied automatically at checkout. Packet pickup and in-person registration take place at Bridges, 2nd Floor in Palisades Center, West Nyack, NY, on November 24, 25 and 26 from 12:00 NOON to 8:00 PM. There is no race day registration. Runners are advised to register by November 15 to help ensure receipt of the commemorative shirt. The race starts and finishes at Rockland Lake State Park, north parking lot #1. A training program is associated with the event through the Rockland Road Runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.