In 114 days · Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
Water Street Market, New Paltz NY
Distance
5K
Typical weather
31–45°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2025
47–60°F
rain
2024
37–55°F
rain
2023
26–42°F
rain
2022
35–52°F
dry
2021
33–43°F
rain
2020
43–58°F
rain
2019
34–56°F
dry
2018
31–44°F
rain
2017
31–45°F
dry
2016
34–47°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Event Date: 2026-11-26
- Location: Water Street Market, New Paltz, NY
- Race Type: 5K run and walk
- Presented By: New Paltz Healthy & Nutrition Center and Kniffen Homes
Purpose of the Event
- Support: Benefits Family of New Paltz’s Food Pantry and Crisis Services
- History: Family of New Paltz is a crisis intervention center since 1975
- Services: Offers a 24-hour hotline, food pantry, counseling, support groups, and shelters
- Community Impact: Focused on assisting adults, adolescents, and domestic violence victims
Event Highlights
- Mashed Potato Fun Run: Free for kids 12 and under
- 5K Course: USATF certified, with chip-timed start and finish
- Photos: Free upload of finish line photos provided by the chip-timing company
- Awards: Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each age group, with separate categories for male and female
Social Media
- Hashtag: Use #newpaltzturkeytrot to share your experience
- Engagement: We want to see all of your faces!
- Follow Us: Keep up to date with event highlights and updates
- Website: For more details, visit Family of New Paltz Turkey Trot
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