East End Turkey Trots And A Hamptons Holiday Weekend Walk-It-Off Walk

Trying to avoid the weight gain that can come with the holidays? Starting off the season with a Thanksgiving Day run or post-holiday walk might just be the motivation you need to stay active throughout the two months filled with yummy temptations.

The Annual Run for Fun/Turkey Trot in Montauk, sponsored by East Hampton Town’s Department of Parks and Recreation and Keeshan Real Estate, will take place on Thursday, November 26th. Runners of the Thanksgiving Day race can either pick a three or six mile course around town. Registration will take place from 8 to 9:30 a.m. and admission is $10. The Run for Fun/Turkey Trot starts at the Village Green. For more information, call 631-668-2428 or visit www.montaukchamber.com.

The Mattituck-Cutchogue Teachers’ Association is presenting its 9th Annual Turkey Trot also on Thanksgiving. Registration at the Mattituck High School (15125 Main Road, Mattituck) starts at 7:45 a.m. and the 5K begins at 9 a.m. Entry is $30 and $20 for students. For more information, call 631-298-4242 or visit www.mufsd.com.

Running not your style? Join Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt for its annual Walk-It-Off Walk, sponsored by the Southampton Trails Preservation Society. On Friday, November 27th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., you can partake in a fast-paced hike that’ll help break you out of your Turkey Day food coma, while providing stunning views of Round, Long and Little Long Ponds. The walk will begin at the end of Round Pond Lane in Sag Harbor and admission is free. For more information call 631-745-0689 or visit www.longpondgreenbelt.org.