Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 28th November 2024
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location New Paltz, New York
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in the scenic town of New Paltz, Ulster! This annual Thanksgiving morning tradition offers a fantastic 5K run and walk, all in support of the Family of New Paltz's Food Pantry and Crisis Services. The race features a USATF certified course, ensuring a fun and competitive atmosphere for both serious runners and casual participants.
In addition to the main event, the day will also host the delightful Mashed Potato Fun Run, free for kids aged 12 and under, making it a perfect family outing! Runners can expect chip-timed results and free photos capturing the thrill of crossing the finish line. With medals awarded for the top three finishers in each ten-year age group, there’s plenty of incentive to lace up those sneakers. Don’t forget to share your race day memories on social media using the hashtag #newpaltzturkeytrot. Come out, enjoy the festive spirit, and support a wonderful cause while making lasting memories with family and friends!
In addition to the main event, the day will also host the delightful Mashed Potato Fun Run, free for kids aged 12 and under, making it a perfect family outing! Runners can expect chip-timed results and free photos capturing the thrill of crossing the finish line. With medals awarded for the top three finishers in each ten-year age group, there’s plenty of incentive to lace up those sneakers. Don’t forget to share your race day memories on social media using the hashtag #newpaltzturkeytrot. Come out, enjoy the festive spirit, and support a wonderful cause while making lasting memories with family and friends!
Organiser's Description
The 2024 Race is presented by New Paltz Healthy & Nutrition Center and Kniffen Homes..
The Family of New Paltz Turkey Trot is a 5K run and walk held annually Thanksgiving morning to support Family of New Paltzs Food Pantry and Crisis Services. Family of New Paltz is a crisis intervention center located in the heart of New Paltz since 1975. Family provides a myriad of services, including a 24 hour hotline and new text line, food pantry, counseling, support groups and shelters for adults, adolescents and victims of domestic violence.
This year's event will include the famous Mashed Potato Fun Run, which is free for kids 12 and under, and for the more serious runners, our USATF certified 5K course will include chip timed start and finish. As part of the package provided by the chip-timing company, photos of individual runners crossing the finish line will be available for upload at no cost. Age groups this coming year will be in ten-year increments, and medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age group, with separate awards for male and female.
When posting photos to social media, please use the hashtag #newpaltzturkeytrot so we can see all of your faces!
The Family of New Paltz Turkey Trot is a 5K run and walk held annually Thanksgiving morning to support Family of New Paltzs Food Pantry and Crisis Services. Family of New Paltz is a crisis intervention center located in the heart of New Paltz since 1975. Family provides a myriad of services, including a 24 hour hotline and new text line, food pantry, counseling, support groups and shelters for adults, adolescents and victims of domestic violence.
This year's event will include the famous Mashed Potato Fun Run, which is free for kids 12 and under, and for the more serious runners, our USATF certified 5K course will include chip timed start and finish. As part of the package provided by the chip-timing company, photos of individual runners crossing the finish line will be available for upload at no cost. Age groups this coming year will be in ten-year increments, and medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age group, with separate awards for male and female.
When posting photos to social media, please use the hashtag #newpaltzturkeytrot so we can see all of your faces!
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