RUN. WALK. GIVE THANKS. MAKE MEMORIES.
Before the turkey, before the pie, before the holiday festivities, there’s the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot!
Join Lakeland Hills Family YMCA for a Thanksgiving morning filled with family, friends, fitness and community spirit. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, walking with your family or simply enjoying the tradition, there’s a place for everyone in the flock.
MORE THAN A RACE. A REASON TO GIVE BACK
Every step helps make a difference.
Proceeds from the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot support the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA scholarship program, helping individuals and families in our community access programs, services and opportunities that strengthen spirit, mind and body.
WHEN WE TROT TOGETHER, OUR COMMUNITY MOVES FORWARD.
RACE DAY FESTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE
- DJ and music
- Coffee and hot chocolate
- Snacks and refreshments
- Event T-shirts for eligible registered participants
- Awards and recognition
- Thanksgiving fun for the whole community
- Awards
- Awards information will be announced soon.
- AWARDS: TBA
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
RACE DAY
- Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start Time: 9:00 AM
- Start & Finish: Wildwood Elementary School
- Address: 51 Glen Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
- Distance: 5K
- Weather: Rain or shine
Runners, walkers and strollers are welcome. Children ages 2 and younger participate free.
USATF Certified 5K Course — NJ25032MNS
REGISTRATION
$35 through November 18 at 11:59 PM
$40 beginning November 19, including race day
REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 9 TO GUARANTEE YOUR OFFICIAL 2026 TURKEY TROT T-SHIRT!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30 AM | Check-in and Race-Day Registration
8:50 AM | Call to the Post
9:00 AM | Start Trotting!
PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET EARLY!
Skip the Thanksgiving morning lines and pick up your race packet in advance.
Tuesday, November 24 & Wednesday, November 25
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ
Race-day packet pickup will also be available beginning at 7:30 AM at Wildwood Elementary School.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PARTNER WITH US. MAKE AN IMPACT. BECOME A 2026 TURKEY TROT SPONSOR. PUT YOUR BUSINESS AT THE HEART OF A BELOVED COMMUNITY TRADITION WHILE SUPPORTING THE YMCA’S MISSION.
Our sponsorship opportunities offer meaningful ways to connect with local families, increase your visibility and help make this Thanksgiving tradition possible.
Golden Gobbler Presenting Sponsor | $10,000
Lead the flock and make a lasting impression!
As our premier sponsor, your business takes center stage with exclusive event naming rights, premier logo placement on race T-shirts, recognition at the start and finish lines, a Welcome Center lobby takeover, and a dedicated social media marketing plan. You’ll also receive website recognition, a vendor table, 10 event announcements, 20 race entries, newsletter recognition, and a mention in our weekly eblast.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Katie Burke, Vice President of Fund Development at: Funddevelopment@lhymca.com
Trot Leader Sponsor | $5,000
Step up as a leader in our community!
Show your commitment to health, wellness, and giving back while gaining valuable exposure for your business. Benefits include your logo on race T-shirts and our website, two social media posts, a Welcome Center lobby takeover, a vendor table, five event announcements, 10 race entries, and recognition in our weekly eblast.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Katie Burke, Vice President of Fund Development at: Funddevelopment@lhymca.com
Feathered Friend Sponsor | $2,500
Spread your wings and support a great cause!
Connect your business with a cherished Thanksgiving tradition while supporting the YMCA’s mission. Enjoy logo placement on race T-shirts and our website, two social media posts, a Welcome Center lobby takeover, a vendor table, two event announcements, and five complimentary race entries.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Katie Burke, Vice President of Fund Development at: Funddevelopment@lhymca.com
Pumpkin Pie Sponsor | $1,000
A sweet way to give back to your community!
Support a beloved local tradition while putting your business in front of participating families and community members. Your sponsorship includes logo placement on race T-shirts and our website, two social media posts, a Welcome Center lobby takeover, a vendor table, one event announcement, and two complimentary race entries.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Katie Burke, Vice President of Fund Development at: Funddevelopment@lhymca.com
Cornucopia Sponsor
| $500
A little generosity goes a long way!
Be part of the Thanksgiving spirit while supporting the YMCA’s mission. This sponsorship includes a social media post, your business logo with a link on our website, and an announcement during the event.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Katie Burke, Vice President of Fund Development at: Funddevelopment@lhymca.com
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Come for the race. Stay for the celebration!
The Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot is a USATF-sanctioned event featuring a certified 5K course (NJ25032MNS) and is a Paul Miller Grand Prix event worth 500 points.
Walkers and strollers are welcome. For everyone’s safety, dogs, bicycles, scooters, skates and similar equipment are not permitted on the course.
WHY THE Y!
The mission of our Y has never been more important to the health of our community, and our donors make it all possible. Our donor’s inspire others to dream more, learn more, and become more. THANK YOU FOR SHOWING UP FOR THOSE WHO NEED YOU THE MOST!
FOR LOCAL FAMILIES FACING HARDSHIP
FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN CANCER RECOVERY
FOR YOUTH IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT PROGRAMS
