Giving Thanks Adirondack-Style!

Adirondack-Vacation • September 9, 2025

Thanksgiving will soon be upon us -

Enjoy yours with family & friends in a luxurious mountain retreat

Person cutting into a roast turkey

Crisp mountain air, warm, cozy fires, and gorgeous scenery everywhere. Fall doesn't get any better than this!  If you're looking for a truly memorable place to gather for your Thanksgiving celebration, look no further than the Adirondacks! Our homes in Wilmington and Jay, NY provide a perfect place to enjoy Fall and your feast altogether.


And if you're looking to get outside for a good cause on Thanksgiving day, join the Adirondack Health 5K Turkey Trot in Lake Placid, NY.  This run/walk starts at 8:30 AM at the Beach House and benefits local food pantries and the Fit for Life Program. You can also bring non-perishable food items to donate to the cause.   Details below:


How to Participate

  1. Register: You can sign up for the 5K Turkey Trot on RunSignup
  2. Check-In: Pick up your bib and T-shirt on Wednesday, November 26, from 4-6 PM, or on race day from 6:30-8 AM. 
  3. Donate: Bring three or more non-perishable food items to the event. 
  4. Run/Walk: Start the 5K at 8:30 AM on Thanksgiving Day, November 27. 


Key Details 

  • Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
  • Time: 8:30 AM (Race Start)
  • Location: Beach House in Lake Placid, NY
  • Course: A flat 5K course around Mirror Lake
  • Benefiting: Local food pantries and Adirondack Health's Fit for Life Program


We hope to see you here this Thanksgiving!

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