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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk (Age 1-12) | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $20$25 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk (Age 13-64) | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $30$35 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk (Age 65+) | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:30 AM | $20$25 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $25 on Nov 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in New York runs 33:56, about 10:55 a mile, based on 541 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:56 and men in 30:25.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:58 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk (Age 1-12) starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Water Street Market, New Paltz, NY 12561
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (2L Race Services) for Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2024, the fastest tenth finished in 23:08 or better, the top quarter in 26:37, and half the field in 31:42; the last tenth came in after 52:24.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:32 | 17:43 |
| 20-29 | 23:27 | 17:58 |
| 30-39 | 21:28 | 17:40 |
| 40-49 | 24:18 | 18:49 |
| 50-59 | 25:58 | 24:53 |
| 60-69 | 30:00 | 26:34 |
| 70+ | n/a | 38:24 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2024.
About the same size since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2024, the field went from 726 to 755 finishers, and the median time dropped from 32:49 to 31:42.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 755 (-33%) | 31:42 | under 23:08 | 15:59 |
| 2023 | 1,130 (+56%) | 33:21 | under 22:53 | 16:02 |
| 2022 | 726 | 32:49 | under 23:27 | 16:58 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most New York 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 26:37, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 53°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024. Location: Family of New Paltz, 51 N. Chestnut Street, New Paltz, NY 12561. Time: 12pm – 6pm. Avoid long lines on the day of the event by registering and/or picking up your free event t-shirt a day early…
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The 2026 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 Paltz’s 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.