The 43rd Turkey Day Run for Fun, started by John Keeshan and sponsored by the East Hampton Town Recreation Department, will be held on Thanksgiving Day at 10 a.m., rain or shine. Advance registration, which costs $10, ends on Wednesday at noon.
Participants can register at the Recreation Department office at 159 Pantigo Road in East Hampton or at the Montauk Playhouse from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There is also an online signup at turkeyday.itsyourrace.com. On the day of the race, registrations will be taken at the Montauk Chamber of Commerce office downtown from 8 to 9:30 a.m. for $15. Runners can choose a three or six-mile loop around Fort Pond. Turkeys will be given to all the first-place winners.