24th Annual Totten Trot 5K Foot Race & Kids' Fun Run
Sunday, October 26, 2025 — Rain or Shine!
Bayside Historical Society's annual 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 10:00am is a short-distance sprint for tiny tots and kids up to 12, grouped by age category. Halloween costumes are encouraged for adults and kids!
Free parking is available at the Little Bay Park parking lot just outside of the entrance to Fort Totten.
Entry Fees
Early Bird: $28.63 through midnight August 27; price increases to $33.80 on August 28, to $38.98 on October 12, and to $44.15 on Race Day. (Prices include processing fees.)
Event Schedule 10/26/25
Registration: Begins 7:30am
5K Foot Race & Walk: Begins 9:00am
Kids' Fun Run: Begins 10:00am (sign up on Race Day)
Special Guest Appearance
Bayside Historical Society welcomes back the 501st Legion's Empire City Garrison, a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization, for their fourth appearance at our Totten Trot! Each year, they have delighted the crowds with their amazing movie-quality costumes, so get ready to pose for some memorable photos with some of your favorite Star Wars characters!
Get complete information about entry fees, course, amenities, prizes, and awards and register online at events.elitefeats.com/25totten
Your Support Counts!
The Totten Trot 5K is an annual fundraising event that benefits the Bayside Historical Society and supports our programs, archival collections, and educational mission, and helps maintain our home in the historic landmarked Fort Totten Officers' Club, aka "The Castle." Your generous donations are greatly appreciated!
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. This festive fall tradition provides a chance to expand your business and increase visibility by engaging directly with the community. To learn more about sponsorship options and benefits, please download and fill out our 2025 Sponsor Information Form:
Bayside Historical Society extends its thanks to the following sponsors for their generous support of the 2025 Totten Trot:
