D&I Fitness Annual Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location South Orange, New Jersey
- Price $33.10
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for a festive morning of fun and fitness at the D&I Fitness Annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in beautiful South Orange, Essex! This exciting event offers a perfect opportunity for families and friends to come together on Thanksgiving morning. Participants can choose between a spirited 5k run or a leisurely 2-mile walk, making it accessible for everyone. The race will kick off in front of D&I Fitness, located at 9 W. South Orange Ave, providing a vibrant atmosphere to start your holiday celebrations.
Not only will you enjoy an invigorating race, but you'll also be giving back to the community! A percentage of the event's proceeds will support MEND, a wonderful nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing food pantry services with fresh and healthy food options. Bring along non-perishable food items like peanut butter, tuna, shelf-stable milk, cereal, rice, or dry beans to donate either at the gym throughout November or on race day. Join us for a morning filled with joy, health, and gratitude as we trot towards a great cause!
Not only will you enjoy an invigorating race, but you'll also be giving back to the community! A percentage of the event's proceeds will support MEND, a wonderful nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing food pantry services with fresh and healthy food options. Bring along non-perishable food items like peanut butter, tuna, shelf-stable milk, cereal, rice, or dry beans to donate either at the gym throughout November or on race day. Join us for a morning filled with joy, health, and gratitude as we trot towards a great cause!
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 2025! 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. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$33.10
OPENS 28 SEP 26Packet Pickup will be held: Tuesday, November 25th from 3pm-7pm & Wednesday November 26th from 10am-7pm 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. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$33.10
OPENS 24 SEP 26Packet Pickup will be held: Tuesday, November 25th from 3pm-7pm & Wednesday November 26th 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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