New York City Turkey Trot Half Marathon
New York City Turkey Trot Half Marathon race day weather
Cool conditions, adjust for wind
Runners will face a start temperature of 44°F, climbing slightly to 45°F by the end. With a maximum wind of 17 mph from the WNW, runners should be prepared for varying wind conditions due to the looped course. Given the humidity at 68%, it's advisable to start conservatively and stay aware of pacing throughout the race.
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New York City Turkey Trot Half Marathon route and elevation
The New York City Turkey Trot Half Marathon course has about 94 ft (29 m) of climbing and 94 ft (29 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is flatter than 72% of the half marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. It has no steep miles: no mile climbs more than 20 ft (6 m).
What the hills cost
- 1:45 on a flat course is about 1:45:15 here (15 seconds slower).
- 2:00 on a flat course is about 2:00:15 here (15 seconds slower).
- 2:15 on a flat course is about 2:15:15 here (15 seconds slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 1:45, 2:00 or 2:15 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 1:45 | 2:00 | 2:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 ft | 5 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:16 |
| 2 | 3 ft | 14 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:14 |
| 3 | 19 ft | 11 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:21 |
| 4 | 8 ft | 5 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 5 | 4 ft | 14 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:14 |
| 6 | 14 ft | 12 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 7 | 10 ft | 4 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:20 |
| 8 | 6 ft | 12 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 9 | 11 ft | 15 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:16 |
| 10 | 13 ft | 1 ft | 8:05 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| 11 | 6 ft | 14 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:15 |
| 12 | 11 ft | 14 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 13 | 13 ft | 1 ft | 8:05 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| Last 0.1 | 0 ft | 0 ft | 0:54 | 1:01 | 1:09 |
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About the New York City Turkey Trot Half Marathon
The New York City Turkey Trot Half Marathon and 5K is held the Saturday after Thanksgiving in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens, New York. Both races start and finish near the Queens Museum and the Unisphere, and the half marathon covers four loops of the park on paved roads and trails. The half marathon course record is 1:13:18 for men, set in 2025, and 1:32:48 for women, set in 2019. The race is run by All Community Events under its Tri State Runs name.
