L ace up your sneakers and hit the pavement: Fall walks, runs and turkey trots have begun. Whether for exercise, to celebrate the life of a loved one who died or to raise money for a good cause, seasonal races have become a Long Island family tradition. Here is a schedule of runs.

SUFFOLK TURKEY TROT 5K

Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Ave., West Babylon, elitefeats.com

When 10 a.m. Nov. 8.

Cost $33, $35 race day, free for fun run.

More info Benefits the Never Stop Running Foundation, kids fun run begins at 9:30 a.m., held at Polo Field.

NASSAU COUNTY TURKEY TROT 5K

Eisenhower Park, Field 1A, 1899 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, raceawesome.com

When 9 a.m. Nov. 9.

Cost $45, $50 race day; middle and high school 5k: $35, $40 race day; 1k: $12, $15 race day.

More info Kid

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