# Village of Hempstead Inaugural Turkey Trot 5K and Free Kids Run

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

- When: Sat, Nov 21 · 8:30 AM
- Where: Kennedy Memorial Park, 335 Greenwich St, Hempstead, NY 11550
- Ages: Free kids run
- Price: 5K $35; 17 and under $10; kids run free
- Organizer: Incorporated Village of Hempstead
- Official page: https://events.elitefeats.com/26hempsteadtt
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Hempstead's first Turkey Trot at Kennedy Memorial Park: the 5K starts at 8:30 am and a free kids run follows at 10:00 am; entrants 17 and under pay $10.

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