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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
31 Parkside Drive, Lake Placid NY
5K
22–35°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 7 of the last 10 years
2025
33–51°F
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2024
23–38°F
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2023
22–39°F
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2022
27–41°F
dry
2021
22–34°F
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2020
34–48°F
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2019
32–48°F
dry
2018
31–37°F
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2017
21–34°F
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2016
28–36°F
dry
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About this race
Join us for Adirondack Health's 17th Annual Turkey Trot 2026, a cherished tradition in the Adirondacks! This flat 5K walk/run starts at 8:30 am on Thursday, November 26th (Thanksgiving Day) at the Beach House in Lake Placid, NY. ALL proceeds from the event will benefit the Local Food Pantry and Adirondack Health's Fit for Life Scholarship Fund.
Please join us...we are anticipating over 600 participants this year! All registered participants receive a long-sleeve Turkey Trot t-shirt!
Check in and pick up your bib/T-shirt Wednesday, Nov 25th at the Beach House in Lake Placid 4-6 p.m. OR Thursday, Nov 26th from 6:30-8am at the Beach House(LOOK FOR OUR 12 FOOT INFLATABLE TURKEYS!).
Please bring 3(or more) non-perishable food items!
Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place overall male and female finishers. If you can "stuff the turkey," or, in other words, beat the mystery Turkey Runner to the finish line, you can receive bragging rights at your Thanksgiving table and an award(a yummy one)!
MORE DETAILS:
Starts at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day at the Beach House in Lake Placid.
Flat 5k course around Mirror Lake.
Check in and pick up your bib/T-shirt Nov 25th at the Beach House in Lake Placid 4-6 p.m.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Local Food Pantry and Adirondack Health's Fit for Life Scholarship Fund.
Bring 3 non-perishable food items PLEASE!
Contact Andrea Chamberlain at 518-897-2271 or [email protected] for more information.
Day of Trot Registration 6:30-8 a.m. at Beach House and Bib Pick-up 6:30am-8am, $45 Individual(day of registration). Register before race day for a discount!
Kids 10 and under run/walk/stroll FREE and will receive a bib at packet pick-up! And ALL kids 10 and under will receive a prize at the finish line! No need to register them online UNLESS you would like them to receive a Turkey Trot t-shirt!
ALL ARE WELCOMED!
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