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767 New Paltz Turkey Trot A fun, family-friendly 5k that kicks off the holiday season while supporting Family's efforts to assist individual and families throughout the region. New Paltz Turkey Trot 6 months ago The Family of New Paltz Turkey Trot is a 5K run and walk held on Thanksgiving morning to raise money for Family of New Paltz's crisis intervention services. These services include a food pantry, 24-hour hotline, shelters, and support groups for the community. 🦃Purpose: The event serves as the main fundraiser for the organization, providing financial assistance to operate its various programs.🦃Community Support: It is a community tradition that brings people together to support vital local services while enjoying a festive, family-friendly 5K run or walk.🦃Funded Services: The funds raised help support a wide range of services, such as the food pantry, case management, youth and domestic violence services, and the 24-hour hotline. Many Thanks to our very special Sponsors, Donors, Participants, Volunteers, Turkey Trot Committee, Tom Struzzieri for Chip timing services, Water Street Market, Fuzzy Lollipop for their fascinating music, Mc Bill Defino, Fierce Pierce Pottery for the lovely medals and Everyone else who had a part in making this year's turkey trot a tremendous success 🙌🙏 ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email New Paltz Turkey Trot 7 months ago *Attention dear Family of New Paltz Turkey Trotters! * ..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..Important Information: .The 22nd Annual Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025.🦃*Clarification* *Day before registration* will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Family of New Paltz’s office at 51 Chestnut St.🏁🦃 *Race Day registration* begins at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. 🏁🦃 We encourage people to park at the Jewish Community Center parking lot and Broadhead Avenue. 🏁runsignup.com/Race/NY/NewPaltz/FamilyOfNewPaltz5KTurkeyTrot?fbclid=IwY2xjawOJuvpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABi... ... See MoreSee Less 22nd Annual Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot runsignup.com The 22nd Annual Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot is on Thursday November 27, 2025. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk (Age 1-12), 5K Run/Walk (Age 13-64), and 5K Run/Walk (Age 65+). View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email New Paltz Turkey Trot updated their status. 7 months ago This content isn't available right now When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted. View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email New Paltz Turkey Trot updated their status. 7 months ago This content isn't available right now When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted. View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email New Paltz Turkey Trot is attending an event. 7 months ago Attention dear Family of New Paltz Turkey Trotters! 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.Important Information: The 22nd Annual Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025.🦃*Clarification* *Day before registration* will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Family of New Paltz’s office at 51 Chestnut St.🏁🦃 *Race Day registration* begins at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. 🏁🦃 We encourage people to park at the Jewish Community Center parking lot and Broadhead Avenue. ... See MoreSee Less Photo View on Facebook · Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

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A: There are men’s and women’s bathrooms on the ground level of the WSM in the middle of the market on the east side. There will also be Portable Toilets on west side of the WSM, near the parking lot entrance and next to the Rail Trail. Registration and Fees Q: What time does day-of registration start/end? A: Day of Registration starts at 8 AM and ends at 9:25AM. You can also register online. Family of New Paltz 5K Turkey Trot Online Registration (runsignup.com) Q: Where can I register? A: Registration is in the upper parking lot. If you have not yet registered, look for signs that say, “Day Of Registration.” Q: I registered before 10/31. Where can I pick up my hat? A: Wednesday before Thanksgiving you can pick up your hat at Family of New Paltz located at 51 North Chestnut Street between 12 and 6pm. Or on Thanksgiving morning at the Pre-Registration table in the upper parking lot of Water Street Market. Q: Why don’t I get a hat? A: Anyone who registered by 10/31 will receive a free hat. The early deadline is necessary because we need time to order, design and deliver the finished hats before race day. Q: Can I buy a hat if I miss the deadline? A: Yes, but stock will be limited, so it’s first come, first serve. Mashed Potato Kids Fun Run Q: What is the Mashed Potato run? Who can run in it? A: The Mashed Potato run is about a 1/2 mile long and it is for kids 12 and under. Q: What time is the Mashed Potato run? A: The Mashed Potato run starts at 9 AM Q: Will there be results for the Mashed Potato run? A: No. The Mashed Potato is just a fun run. Everyone is a winner! Q:How much does the Mashed Potato run cost? A: It is free. Q: Do Mashed Potato runners get a free hat? A: No, unless you paid $15 extra by the 10/31 deadline. If you did, you can pick up the hat at the Pre­registration table in the upper parking lot. Q: What is the Mashed Potato run course? A: It is an out and back course on the rail trail. It starts right at the entrance to the rail trail by the WSM and goes down to Plains Road. Then the kids turn around and run back. Q: Can I run with my child? A: Yes. Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk Q: What time does the Turkey Trot 5K run/walk start? A: The Chip-Timed 5k Race- USATF Certified Course starts at 9:30AM Q:Where is the start? A: The Turkey Trot starts at the 4-way intersection on Water Street and Plains Road. Click here for a map. Q: What is the Turkey Trot Course? A: The Turkey Trot starts by running out Plains Road all the way to the end. At the end of Plains Road, you will make a sharp left onto the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and run all the way back to the Water Street Market. Click here for course map. Q: Is the course hilly or flat? A: This is a very flat course. There is one small rise on Plains Road and other than that, it is totally flat. Q: How far is the Turkey Trot? A: The USATF Certified Course is 5 kilometers or 3.1 miles. Parking Q: The nearby parking lots are getting full. I have some other friends/family coming to the event this morning. Where can I tell them to park? A: The following lots are available for parking (click here for a map): -New Paltz Post office municipal lot -Jewish Congregation of New Paltz Community Center, 30 N Chestnut St -Rock & Snow parking lot -La Stazione parking lot -Clemson Bros. Brewery parking lot -New Paltz municipal lot behind Starbucks -New Paltz municipal lot behind Main Street Bistro Family of New Paltz Q: Where does the $$ raised today go? A: “Family” is a crisis intervention center located in the heart of New Paltz since 1975. Family provides a myriad of needed services, including a 24-hour hotline, counseling, support groups, shelters and a food pantry. The food pantry served more than 1,000 families last year. Your donation will help Family provide more food to hungry area residents. Dogs and Strollers Q: Are baby strollers welcome? A: Baby strollers are welcome, as long as the stroller is sturdy enough to go on the rail trail and you start the Turkey Trot in the back so you do not get in the runners way. Q: Are dogs welcome? A: Unfortunately, no. A few years ago a dog bit a runner, so we can no longer welcome dogs at this event. Other Stuff Q: Is there a secure place where I can leave my bag, jacket, etc. A: No. Please leave your things in your car. Q: What emergency plans are in place should someone need medical attention? A: NP Rescue Squad will be at the event, barring any unforeseen emergencies that would pull them away to assist others. Additionally, a first-aid kit will be available at the day-of registration tables. Q: What time is this thing over? A: We are usually cleaned up and out of here by 11 AM. Runners/walkers are usually gone earlier than that. Q: I want to sponsor the Turkey Trot next year, what should I do? A: To sponsor the Turkey Trot, email turkeytrot@familyofwoodstockinc.org and a member of our planning committee will contact you to discuss details.

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