Gratitude 5K - Richmond Hill, NY

Gratitude 5K - Richmond Hill, NY is a Thanksgiving Day road race in the Richmond Hill neighborhood of Queens, New York, on November 26, 2026. The single format is a 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 9:00 a.m., run through the dense urban streets that characterize this part of the borough.

An urban 5K in Queens means plenty of turns and a lively neighborhood backdrop rather than long straightaways, so a smooth, even effort will serve you better than a hard opening sprint. If you want a fast time, six weeks that add one weekly session of short intervals and a few strides to your regular running will do the job. If it is your first race, three easy sessions a week, progressing from run/walk to 30 minutes of continuous jogging, will get you there comfortably. Late November in New York is typically cold at 9:00 a.m., so dress in layers and jog for ten minutes before the start to loosen up.