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Turkey Trot

Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Presented by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA

  • Thanksgiving Morning | Thursday, November 26, 2026
  • Race Start: 9:00 AM
  • Wildwood Elementary School
  • 51 Glen Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

Gobble, Gobble—Get Ready to Trot!

Start Thanksgiving Day with movement, celebration, and community at the 2026 Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot, presented by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA.

Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Presented by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA

Whether you are racing toward a personal best, walking with family, jogging alongside friends, or cheering from the sidelines, there is a place for everyone in the flock. Lace up your running shoes, bring your best Thanksgiving spirit, and join us for a fun, festive morning filled with achievement, belonging, and community connection.

Now in our third year as host, Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is proud to continue this cherished Mountain Lakes tradition with appreciation for the community leaders and volunteers who helped build its legacy.

Rain or shine. Runners, walkers and strollers are welcome.

FOR RACE DETAILS SEE BELOW.

To register click the button below, which will take you to the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot RUNSIGNUP WEBSITE PAGE

RACE DETAILS

The Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot is a USATF-sanctioned 5K for participants of all ages and abilities.

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026, THANKSGIVING MORNING

Race Start: 9:00 AM

Check-In and Race-Day Registration: 7:30 AM

Start and Finish: Wildwood Elementary School

Address: 51 Glen Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

Children Ages 2 and Younger: Free

Race-Day Schedule

7:30 AM — Check-In and Race-Day Registration

8:50 AM — Call to the Post

9:00 AM — Start Trotting

Registration Fees

$35 through Wednesday, November 18 at 11:59 PM

$40 beginning Thursday, November 19, including Thanksgiving Day

Participants who register by Monday, November 9 are guaranteed an official 2026 Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot T-shirt.

Register early to secure your shirt and your place in the flock!

Packet Pickup

Race packets may be picked up at the starting location on Thanksgiving morning. However, advance packet pickup is strongly encouraged to avoid crowds and additional wait time.

Preferred Advance Packet Pickup

Tuesday, November 24 and Wednesday, November 25

  • 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
  • Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
  • 100 Fanny Road
  • Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

Race-Day Packet Pickup

Beginning at 7:30 AM at Wildwood Elementary School.

A Thanksgiving Tradition for Everyone

The Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot is about more than crossing the finish line. It is an opportunity to achieve a goal, connect with neighbors, create family memories, and begin Thanksgiving Day together.

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

Important Participant Information

  • USATF-sanctioned event
  • USATF Certified 5K Course — NJ25032MNS
  • Paul Miller Grand Prix Event — 500 points
  • Walkers are welcome
  • Strollers are welcome
  • Event takes place rain or shine

For the safety of all participants, please leave dogs, bicycles, scooters, skates and similar equipment at home.

Sorry, dogs are not permitted on the course.

VIEW USATF CERTIFIED COURSE

VIEW MAPMYRUN COURSE

Awards

Awards information will be announced soon.


AWARDS: TBA

For any questions contact:
Katie Burke
Katieb@Lhymca.com

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2025 TURKEY TROT SPONSORS

KESSLER FOUNDATION
VACO BY HIGHSPRING
KF STRIDES
CYCLE CRAFT
GREEN TREE PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
ROMILA BAJAJ WITH WEICHERT
THE MENARD GROUP REAL ESTATE
PRECISION ELECTROLYSIS
LAKELAND OPHTHALMOLOGY
RUNNERS HAVEN
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
KESSLER REHABILITATION
BOONTON COFFEE
THE CRAIG SCHOOL
LAKE VALHALLA COUNTRY CLUB MONTVILLE

Sponsorship Levels

Golden Gobbler Presenting Sponsor

Trot Leader Sponsor

  • Logo on race t-shirt
  • 2 Social media posts
  • Lobby takeover in our Welcome Center
  • Logo with website links on website for registration and thank you page after event
  • Vendor table at event
  • 5 PA announcements
  • 10 race entries
  • Mention in weekly eblast

$5,000

Feathered Friend Sponsor

  • Logo on race t-shirt

  • 2 Social media posts
  • Lobby takeover in our Welcome Center
  • Logo with website links on website for registration and thank you page after event
  • Vendor table at event
  • 2 PA announcements
  • 5 race entries

$2,500

Pumpkin Pie Sponsor

Cornucopia Sponsor

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