25th Annual Totten Trot 5K Foot Race & Kids' Fun Run
Sunday, October 25, 2026 — Rain or Shine!
Bayside Historical Society will celebrate the milestone Silver Anniversary of its annual Totten Trot 5K Foot Race and Kids’ Fun Run on Sunday, October 25, 2026. What began as a humble gathering of just 12 runners at Fort Totten Park has grown into a vibrant community event, bringing together more than 300 runners — along with their families and teams — for an unforgettable day.
Our Totten Trot 5K Foot Race is a Halloween-themed, waterfront course in historic Fort Totten Park on Little Neck Bay in Bayside, a pristine stretch surrounding a preserved Civil War fortress. Runners will pass through the Historic District, which consists of buildings dating to the late 1800s. The Fort is situated where the Long Island Sound meets the East River at the Throgs Neck Bridge. The race starts and finishes at the landmarked Officers' Club, home of Bayside Historical Society. The course includes a loop out onto Little Bay Path to the Throgs Neck Bridge and back to the Fort. Timing and scoring are provided by elitefeats on a USATF Certified Course.
The Kids' Fun Run at 10:00 AM is a short-distance sprint for tiny tots and kids up to 12, grouped by age category. Special “Cookie Medals” for participants in the Fun Run! Sign up on race day; $5.00 suggested donation.
Halloween costumes are highly encouraged for adults and kids!
Entry Fees
Early Bird: $28.63 through midnight August 26; price increases to $33.80 on August 27, to $38.98 on October 11, and to $44.15 on Race Day. (Prices include processing fees.)
Event Schedule
Registration: Opens 7:30 AM
5K Foot Race & Walk: Begins 9:00 AM
Kids' Fun Run: Begins 10:00 AM
Free parking is available at the Little Bay Park parking lot just outside of the entrance to Fort Totten.
Special Guests
BHS is excited to welcome back the 501st Legion's Empire City Garrison, a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization, for a special guest appearance at the Totten Trot's silver anniversary event. Don't miss the chance to pose for photos with some of your favorite Star Wars characters!
Get complete information about pricing, course, amenities, prizes, and awards and register online at events.elitefeats.com/26totten
Sponsor Information
Become a sponsor of the annual Totten Trot 5K Foot Race at Fort Totten Park! Over 300 runners, along with their families and teams, are expected to participate in the 25th silver anniversary of this exciting event! This festive fall tradition provides a chance to expand your business and increase visibility by engaging directly with the community. To learn more about this year's sponsorship options and benefits, please download and fill out our 2026 Sponsor Information Form: