6:30AM Central Park Turkey Trot 5K (Thursday, Nov. 23rd, 2023)

  • Date Thu 23rd November 2023
  • Time 6:30AM EST
  • Location New York, New York
  • Price Free
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Join the festive fun at the 6:30 AM Central Park Turkey Trot 5K on Thursday, November 23rd, 2023! This unofficial 5K race promises a delightful morning filled with exercise and community spirit, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Central Park. Participants will gather at 6:10 AM at 108th Street and Central Park West, with the race kicking off at 6:30 AM.

Perfect for runners of all ages, the Turkey Trot is a fantastic way to burn some calories before the Thanksgiving feast. While there are no official bibs, the top male and female finishers will be awarded fun turkey hats, and all finishers will walk away with a mini turkey keychain as a memento of the day. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, a bag check, and a water fountain at the startβ€”just remember to bring your own water or fuel. With a generous cut-off time of 1 hour and 30 minutes, there’s plenty of room for everyone to enjoy the course. Gather your friends and family to share in the joy of this spirited event!

Organiser's Description

* This is a super low-key fun/unofficial 5K race that will start and end by Harlem Hill (a general photo of the course map can be seen by clicking the link below).

5K TURKEY TROT COURSE MAP [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n5h1UEtsH_C2BLPK9ew2kAZF0UnupLpK/view?usp=sharing]

*Race meet-up time is 6:10 AM (at 108th Street and Central Park West) and race start time is 6:30 AM (no bibs will be handed out for this race, but top male and female finishers will receive a turkey hat and ALL finishers will receive a mini turkey keychain).

*Will have a bag check if needed and there is a water fountain at the start. Please bring a water bottle or fuel if needed (as none will be provided).

*The goal is to get some fun turkey miles in before eating loads of food later in the day! :)

*This is completely free to sign up and feel free to invite friends and family to come as well. Children are welcome too as long as you accompany them :)

The cut-off time for this race is 1hr and 30 minutes (starting at 6:30 AM and ending no later than 8 AM).

Hope that you can make it!

Best,
Rachel Soyk

Races

  • 6:30AM Central Park Turkey Trot 5K (Thursday, Nov. 23rd, 2023)

    Thu 23rd November 2023 (6:30AM EST)

    Free

    CLOSED
    Bring loads of smiles for the miles :D!

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Location

Meet-Up Location is at West 108th Street and Central Park West (on the park side, right by Harlem Hill---which is where the race starts)., New York, 10025, NY, United States

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