D&I Fitness Annual Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location South Orange, New Jersey
- Price $33.80
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities at the D&I Fitness Annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026! Set in the charming town of South Orange, Essex, this exciting event invites participants to either run a 5k or enjoy a leisurely 2-mile walk, making it the perfect family-friendly occasion. The race will start and finish right in front of D&I Fitness, located at 9 W. South Orange Ave, creating a vibrant and community-focused atmosphere.
Not only will you be partaking in a fun and healthy way to celebrate the holiday, but you'll also be contributing to a great cause! A portion of the proceeds will benefit MEND, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local food pantries with fresh, healthy food and essential supplies. To make an even bigger impact, consider bringing non-perishable food items like peanut butter, tuna, or cereal to donate at the gym throughout November or on race day. Join us for this wonderful Thanksgiving tradition and make lasting memories while giving back to the community!
Not only will you be partaking in a fun and healthy way to celebrate the holiday, but you'll also be contributing to a great cause! A portion of the proceeds will benefit MEND, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local food pantries with fresh, healthy food and essential supplies. To make an even bigger impact, consider bringing non-perishable food items like peanut butter, tuna, or cereal to donate at the gym throughout November or on race day. Join us for this wonderful Thanksgiving tradition and make lasting memories while giving back to the community!
Organiser's Description
Welcome back to the D&I Fitness Annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. We are so excited to be back on for 2026! Run the 5k or walk the 2 mile loop, either way, join us in this fun family event! We will be starting/finishing in front of D&I Fitness which is located at 9 W. South Orange Ave in South Orange, NJ. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the MEND, a non profit organization that strengthens and supports its food pantry network by providing supplemental fresh and healthy food, funds, volunteers, and a monthly forum for collaboration.
Please consider dropping off peanut butter, tuna (in water), shelf stable milk, cereal, rice or dry beans at our gym during the month of November or bring on race day.
Please consider dropping off peanut butter, tuna (in water), shelf stable milk, cereal, rice or dry beans at our gym during the month of November or bring on race day.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $3.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$33.80
Packet Pickup will be held: Monday, November 23rd from 1pm-7pm Tuesday, November 24th from 10am-7pm & Wednesday November 25th from 10am-7pmm Race Day Registration will open, Thanksgiving Day at 7:00am and closes 15 minutes prior to the race starting. Both will start and finish at D&I Fitness which is located at 9 West South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ. -
2 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$33.80
Packet Pickup will be held: Monday, November 23rd from 1pm-7pm Tuesday, November 24th from 10am-7pm & Wednesday November 25th from 10am-7pm Race Day Registration will open, Thanksgiving Day at 7:00am and closes promptly 15 minutes prior to the race starting to ensure the race can start on time. Both will start and finish at D&I Fitness which is located at 9 West South Orange Avenue, South Orange, NJ.
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