Rhinebeck Ferncliff Forest 5k Turkey Trot

Thank You for Your Interest

This event keeps Ferncliff Forest free for all to use year round. We are a private preserve and get no government money. Your generous support has allowed us to maintain the forest since 1964. We have NO paid directors, board members or executives.

Get Your Event Shirt

• First 750 entries: Soft cotton T shirt available.
• Reserve Your Shirt: You can reserve your shirt when signing up.
• Limited Availability: Enter now, the shirts do sell out.
• Previous Participation: Last year we had almost 1000 runners!

Race Time

Race time is 8am: We will do a gun start with chip timing, so if you are back in the pack your time will start when you cross the start line. All runners and walkers must start by 8:10!

Family and Pets

• Kids under 5: Free entry.
• Strollers: Kids in strollers are permitted.
• Dogs: Well behaved dogs on a leash are permitted.
• Walkers: Welcome! Bring the whole family!

Raffle Information

Raffle: For every $5 donated (separate from entry), you will get 1 raffle chance! We will have goods and services from local merchants, gift certificates, gas cards, frozen turkeys, etc. Please use the Donation button to be entered in the raffle.

Race Date

• Date: Thursday Nov 26, 2026 - Thanksgiving Morning.
• Race Start: 8:00am.
• Church Hall Open: 6:45am for all runners.
• Entry: Available until 7:45am.

Location

The First Baptist Church: 9 Astor Dr, (Corner of Astor and Montgomery) Rhinebeck NY.

The Course

• Surface: All on paved road - Montgomery St/Mt Rutsen Road.
• Award Categories: Male and Female across various age groups.
• Awards: Top 3 overall and age group finishers.
• Awards Ceremony: At 9am sharp.

Registration

Please enter here online: Registration Link.

Before the Event

If you have cold or flu symptoms, please stay home. Symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headaches, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.

Packet Pick-Up

• Option #1: Pick up your bib and shirt at Rhinebeck Bagels, 31 W Market St, Rhinebeck on Wed Nov 25th between 5:00pm and 6:30pm.
• Option #2: Race Day bib pick-up starting at 7:00am in the Baptist church Hall.

On Course

When passing another racer, please announce your presence and intent to pass.

Finish Line Results

Results will be posted online at PRTiming.com as the runners come in.