Mercer County Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location West Windsor, New Jersey
- Price $43.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the 13th Annual Mercer County Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, in West Windsor Township, Mercer County! This exciting event features a certified 5K race and a 1-mile fun run/walk, perfect for participants of all ages and abilities. Whether you're a serious runner looking to compete or a family wanting to enjoy a leisurely stroll, the Turkey Trot offers a fantastic way to kick off your holiday while supporting local food banks and pantries.
The 5K race will start at 8:00 AM, with the fun run/walk beginning at 8:45 AM. The course is paved and designed for runners, families, and strollers, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, and medals will be awarded to the first 750 finishers. Don’t miss out on the chance to form a team with your friends, as teams with over 10 members will receive a discount on registration! Get ready to make some unforgettable memories while giving back to the community at this wonderful Thanksgiving tradition!
The 5K race will start at 8:00 AM, with the fun run/walk beginning at 8:45 AM. The course is paved and designed for runners, families, and strollers, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt, and medals will be awarded to the first 750 finishers. Don’t miss out on the chance to form a team with your friends, as teams with over 10 members will receive a discount on registration! Get ready to make some unforgettable memories while giving back to the community at this wonderful Thanksgiving tradition!
Organiser's Description
THE MERCER COUNTY TURKEY TROT WILL TAKE PLACE ON THANKSGIVING RAIN OR SHINE!
The 13th Annual Mercer County Turkey Trot -- a 5K race and 1 mile fun run/walk -- will take place on Thanksgiving Day rain or shine. We look forward to making this event the most successful one yet! The proceeds from the Race support our local food banks and pantries.
EVENT INFO
The 5K course is certified by USA Track & Field (_click here for a map of the race course_ [https://www.mercercountyturkeytrot.com/post/race-course]). The course is paved. The race is open to runners, families, and strollers. No dogs allowed. We will put the serious, faster runners in the front, and we will stage the runners by approximate run times.
1 Mile Walk/Fun Run. The walk/fun run follows a portion of the 5K course. This event is open to runners, families, and stroller. No dogs allowed. No chip is worn, so no time is registered for the fun run/walk. Please note we will start this event at 8:45am.
Winners certificates for the fastest overall male, female and non-binary runners as well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd place runners in each age group.
_T-shirts available for the first 1,000 registrants. Limited sizes available. Medal available for the first 750 finishers._
PACKET PICK-UP
If you are participating in the 5k (1 Mile Fun Run/Walk participants do not need a bib number) Race bibs and Mercer County Turkey Trot t-shirts can be picked up in advance of the race Sunday, November 23rd or Tuesday, November 25th. Both Pickups will occur at McCaffrey's in West Windsor in the Bistro area upstairs. On Sunday, we will be there from 9:30am-3pm, and on Tuesday, we will be there from 4-6:30pm.
On race day, Packet Pick-up will begin at 7 am in the pavilion at the West Picnic Area in Mercer County Park. PLEASE try and pickup your packet on November 23rd or November 25th to minimize the crunch before the race.
FORM A TEAM
Grab your friends and form a team to help provide for those in need in these difficult times. Teams with over 10 members will get $3 off registration for each team member.
More information will be available at www.MercerCountyTurkeyTrot.com [http://www.MercerCountyTurkeyTrot.com] as we get closer to the race time.
This is the 13th annual event being organized by a Race Committee of Mercer County residents. The race committee will oversee the donation of the net proceeds from the event to local food pantries. If you or your organization are interested in supporting the Mercer County Turkey Trot, please contact [email protected].
The 13th Annual Mercer County Turkey Trot -- a 5K race and 1 mile fun run/walk -- will take place on Thanksgiving Day rain or shine. We look forward to making this event the most successful one yet! The proceeds from the Race support our local food banks and pantries.
EVENT INFO
The 5K course is certified by USA Track & Field (_click here for a map of the race course_ [https://www.mercercountyturkeytrot.com/post/race-course]). The course is paved. The race is open to runners, families, and strollers. No dogs allowed. We will put the serious, faster runners in the front, and we will stage the runners by approximate run times.
1 Mile Walk/Fun Run. The walk/fun run follows a portion of the 5K course. This event is open to runners, families, and stroller. No dogs allowed. No chip is worn, so no time is registered for the fun run/walk. Please note we will start this event at 8:45am.
Winners certificates for the fastest overall male, female and non-binary runners as well as 1st, 2nd and 3rd place runners in each age group.
_T-shirts available for the first 1,000 registrants. Limited sizes available. Medal available for the first 750 finishers._
PACKET PICK-UP
If you are participating in the 5k (1 Mile Fun Run/Walk participants do not need a bib number) Race bibs and Mercer County Turkey Trot t-shirts can be picked up in advance of the race Sunday, November 23rd or Tuesday, November 25th. Both Pickups will occur at McCaffrey's in West Windsor in the Bistro area upstairs. On Sunday, we will be there from 9:30am-3pm, and on Tuesday, we will be there from 4-6:30pm.
On race day, Packet Pick-up will begin at 7 am in the pavilion at the West Picnic Area in Mercer County Park. PLEASE try and pickup your packet on November 23rd or November 25th to minimize the crunch before the race.
FORM A TEAM
Grab your friends and form a team to help provide for those in need in these difficult times. Teams with over 10 members will get $3 off registration for each team member.
More information will be available at www.MercerCountyTurkeyTrot.com [http://www.MercerCountyTurkeyTrot.com] as we get closer to the race time.
This is the 13th annual event being organized by a Race Committee of Mercer County residents. The race committee will oversee the donation of the net proceeds from the event to local food pantries. If you or your organization are interested in supporting the Mercer County Turkey Trot, please contact [email protected].
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