About the Palisades Dock-to-Dock Turkey Trot
The course runs along the Hudson River on Thanksgiving morning, with the Palisades cliffs rising on one side and open water on the other. It goes from one dock to another and back, so the route is an out-and-back on flat riverside ground. The whole thing is untimed, which sets the tone: people walk, jog, and move at whatever pace fits the holiday.
The start is at the foot of the cliffs at Ross Dock, organized by the park commission and conservancy that oversee the Palisades. Spots are capped, so signing up early matters. A small group of top finishers, men and women separately, gets recognized at the finish line.
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