Nassau County Turkey T RO T

Nassau County Turkey Trot is run at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, in Nassau County, New York, on November 8, 2026. The Chase the Gobbler kids' 1K starts at 8:30 a.m. and the main 5K follows at 9:00 a.m., a distance suited to runners of every level. The event collects food donations in support of people in need, so taking part means contributing something beyond your entry.

Trots like this one draw a wide mix of ability, from people racing hard at the front to families walking the whole thing, which makes them an easy first race to commit to. Position yourself honestly at the start to avoid weaving through slower runners in the opening minutes. Four to six weeks of running three times a week is enough preparation for the 5K, and the kids' 1K gives children a race of their own half an hour earlier.