About the 2026 Ben August Thanks for Giving Day 5K Run/Walk
This race runs on Thanksgiving morning, starting and finishing at the Friedman JCC in Kingston. The proceeds go to a local food pantry, so the charitable purpose is built into the entry fee rather than bolted on. Bringing non-perishable food donations earns raffle entries, which gives the start area a bit of a collection-drive feel alongside the usual pre-race milling around.
Packet pickup happens the afternoon before Thanksgiving at the JCC, with food and music on hand. Race-morning registration closes before the gun, so if you are picking up your bib that day, plan to arrive with time to spare. The whole morning is held in memory of the man the race is named for, whose legacy of generosity is part of what the event is about.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles11/26/2026 09:00-
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