Per the Rockland Road Runners (and myself, because I have run this race the past two years and am registered again for this year) the 5 Mile Turkey Trot is a memorable running experience, drawing over 3,100 individuals and families in 2013. The race raises donations for the Marisa Fund to eradicate childhood cancer Online Registration
The course starts off flat but hits you with two steady inclines in the first half of the race. At the half way point, you circle back on the paved bike path surrounding Rockland lake for a two mile jaunt towards the finish. This is a family event where you will see lots of parents, children, and teens all getting a Thanksgiving Morning run in. This event is usually cold and you need to arrive early because they do close off the roads in to the park for safety.
Each runner gets a long sleeve tech shirt. The Logo does not change year to year, but the base color does and the number of sponsors on the back continues to grow steadily for this great fundraiser.