2025 PPTC Turkey Trot

Race for Reconciliation 5-Miler

The wait is over! Registration is underway for Brooklyn’s favorite Thanksgiving Day tradition. Prospect Park Track Club invites you to participate in our 23rd annual Turkey Trot: Race for Reconciliation, presented by Brooks Running—a joyful 5-mile race through our beautiful Prospect Park. 

Photo by Samuel Trimble

Race-Day Details

Join our annual 5-miler held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27.

  • Start Times:

    • Wave 1: 8:15 AM*

    • Wave 2: 9:00 AM

Waves will be assigned based on your estimated finish times. Please note that if you are assigned to Wave 1, you may move to Wave 2 to run with friends. Runners assigned to Wave 2 cannot move up to Wave 1. 

*You must run in Wave 1 to be eligible for overall prizes.

Registration and Race Packets

Race Fees:

  • Early bird special – $42 + fees

    • From opening day until 11:59 PM Sunday, Sept 7

  • Regular bibs – $47 + fees

    • From Monday, Sept 8 until sold out—and we always sell out!

  • Charity Bibs – $100 + fees

Questions about the Race? See our FAQ below.

Packet Pickup Location

Pre-race bib pick up will be held at Brooklyn Running Company, Park Slope Location at 480 Bergen St. 

Pickup times will be: 

  • Sunday, 11/23: 12:00–4:30 PM

  • Tuesday, 11/25: 2:00–6:30 PM

  • Wednesday, 11/26: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

Pick-up slots end promptly at the stated time — no exceptions, so don’t be late!

Race-day pickup is available between 7:15–8:30 AM. But we highly recommend that you pick up early at Brooklyn Running Company. 

Overall Prizes & Race Giveaways

The top three overall finishers in each division — Men, Women, and Nonbinary — will win a gift certificate to a local business. All runners will have the option to receive a finisher medal.

Feeling lucky? Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Brooks Running, 5 runners in each wave will score a fresh pair of Brooks running shoes!

This Year’s Hat!

Design by Brienna Vos

Every Turkey Trot comes with a hat worth running for—this year’s hat is one you’ll want to wear all season. 

Going green? You can opt out at registration to support our sustainability efforts.

Special thanks to our talented designers, Brienna Vos and Rose Milgrom Kohn, for our race hat, bib, and medal designs!

Community Partner

We’re proudly partnering with American Indian Community House (AICH) for the fourth year. AICH is an organization dedicated to promoting and improving the well-being of the American Indian community in New York and raising cultural awareness and respect. 

This Thanksgiving, make your miles matter! By running with a charity bib, you’ll support critical programming at AICH. Not running with a charity bib? You can still donate to AICH during registration. Thank you for making a difference. ♥️

Race-Day Information

  • Start: Center Drive

  • Finish: Harry’s Wall

  • Bag Drop / Bib Pickup: LeFrak Center at Lakeside (171 East Dr)

  • Wave Closure: Waves close 5 minutes after wave start. Don’t be late!

  • Course Closure: 10:40 AM sharp

Live Results: Accessible on RunSignUp and available via email/text message on Race Day. Our timing is provided by Catskills Timing

Course Map

 
 

Post-Race Amenities

Runners are invited to enjoy bagels, hot chocolate, water, and apples at Duck Island Café post-race (at LeFrak Center at Lakeside).

Connect & Share

Share your race day moments on social media using #RaceforReconciliation2025 and tag us @prospectparktc!

Thank You to Our Sponsors & Partners

We are excited to partner with sponsors who value community—especially our Brooklyn running community—as much as we do. Over 2,500 runners, volunteers and spectators participate in this race, so this is a great way to get your message out to a diverse community.

Presenting Sponsor

For over a century, Brooks has pushed the limits of motion science, engineering, and technology to create gear that helps get you there— whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Their shoes, gear and experiences all have a goal to help make each run, walk, and workout better than before.

Race Sponsor

Ascent Physical Therapy NYC is a private, independently owned/operated physical therapy clinic in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. With unparalleled expertise and experience in the field Ascent provides the highest level of care to professional athletes, weekend warriors and anyone looking to move and feel better. 

Race Partner

Brooklyn Running Company returns as our pre-race packet pickup location. Grab your bib early on Nov 23, 25 & 26—and stock up on all your race-day running essentials while you’re there.

Race Day

  • If you are assigned to Wave 1, you may move to Wave 2 to run with friends. Runners assigned to Wave 2 cannot move up to Wave 1.

  • Yes.

  • Public transportation* is the most reliable option. Several subway and bus stops are within easy walking distance:

    • Subway:

      • Prospect Park Station – served by the Q train and Franklin Avenue Shuttle at all times.

      • 15th Street–Prospect Park Station – served by the F and G trains.

      • Parkside Av Station – Served by the Q train (further walk).

    • Bus:

      • Ocean Ave / Lincoln Rd and Parkside Ave / Ocean Ave – served by the B16, B43, B44-SBS, and B48 lines.

    *Check mta.info for service alerts or planned service changes for Race Day.

    If you’re driving, please note there is no designated parking lot for the race. Only limited street parking is available around the park, and it can be difficult to find a spot. If you do choose to drive, give yourself plenty of extra time.

  • We recommend using the LeFrak Center at Lakeside address: 171 East Drive. You’ll be dropped off alongside the park and will need to walk for ~5 minutes to LeFrak Center.

  • Yes, runners may check a bag at LeFrak Center at Lakeside. Runners must pick up their bags promptly after finishing the race. 

    Note that any running clothes, bags, or any other personal belongings left at the start line on Center Drive will be collected for disposal or donation immediately after the Wave 2 start — please leave any belongings you wish to keep at baggage check. 

  • No. We only accept bags at bag check. Please use the bicycle parking provided around Prospect Park.

  • Yes! The race happens rain or shine. Cancellation due to dangerous weather will be announced race morning via email, social media, and our website. During race registration, you may also opt-in to receive any race-day communications via SMS.

  • Yes, our race course will close promptly at 10:40 AM to relieve our volunteers and open up the park.

  • The course closes at 10:40 AM to reopen the park and relieve volunteers. Participants are encouraged to finish by this time.

  • For runners’ safety, the following things are prohibited on the course:

    • strollers

    • pets

    • unofficial pacers (running or biking)

    • non-registered runners

    • alcoholic beverages

    • illegal substances

    • weapons

Post-Race

  • Results will be available on RunSignUp, and you can opt-in to receive them via email or text during registration.

  • Please reach out at turkey@pptc.org with your registered name and bib number.

 

Race Contact Info

Please read our FAQ above. If you have additional questions or race accommodations, reach out at turkey@pptc.org.

About the Race for Reconciliation & Prospect Park Track Club

Prospect Park Track Club (PPTC) has been organizing races in the park since 1995. We’ve proudly hosted the Thanksgiving-Day Turkey Trot for the past 23 years after taking over from New York Road Runners. In 2022, we changed the name to Race for Reconciliation to recognize the complexities of Thanksgiving and inspire a more thoughtful view of the holiday.

Founded in 1970, PPTC has grown to become the largest Brooklyn running club at over 2,000 members. We’re an inclusive, open, and diverse group of runners who are dedicated to pushing each other to be the very best that we can be. See what we offer to our members, and if you are interested, come to a group run to check us out!