# Staten Island Lou Marli Turkey Trot at Clove Lakes Park

> Event for families in the New York–Newark–Jersey City area (NY / NJ). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Where: Clove Lakes Park, 1150 Clove Rd, Staten Island, NY 10301
- Ages: All ages; stroller friendly with dedicated youth races (ages 2–13)
- Price: Free admission (canned food donations encouraged for local Staten Island food pantry)
- Organizer: Brighton Kiwanis Club & Staten Island Athletic Club (SIAC)
- Official page: https://www.statenislandac.org
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

Staten Island's longest-running and most heartfelt Thanksgiving sports tradition! Held annually on Thanksgiving morning in picturesque Clove Lakes Park, the Lou Marli Turkey Trot is a grassroots community run organized by the Brighton Kiwanis Club and Staten Island Athletic Club in honor of Lou Marli, a beloved neighborhood pharmacist and civic mentor.

Unlike commercial big-budget races, this cherished event has famously maintained a true community spirit with no mandatory entry fees, inviting participating families to bring canned food goods or donations for local food pantries. The morning features dedicated youth races ranging from 1/4-mile dashes for toddlers to 1-mile loops for older kids, followed by a friendly 3-mile walk/run winding around serene lakes, rustic stone bridges, and 300-year-old tulip trees.

Family Tips: Clove Lakes Park offers paved, level pathways that are fully accessible for strollers and multi-generational family strolls. Free parking is available near the Clove Road and Victory Boulevard entrances, though arriving by 8:15 AM ensures a close spot. Kids receive ribbons and holiday treats, making it a stress-free, healthy way to kick off Thanksgiving morning on Staten Island.

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