Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
- Price $39.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, 2025! Set in the picturesque Mountain Lakes, Morris, this exciting 5K race is perfect for runners of all ages and abilities, whether youβre aiming for a personal best, enjoying a leisurely jog with friends, or simply looking to burn off those Thanksgiving calories. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM at Wildwood Elementary School, located at 51 Glen Rd, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046.
Check-in and registration begin at 7:30 AM, so arrive early to pick up your race packet and soak in the festive atmosphere. Participants who register by November 10 are guaranteed a fantastic t-shirt, while all attendees can enjoy music from a DJ, coffee, hot chocolate, and delicious snacks. This cherished community event not only fosters togetherness but also supports local initiatives, making it a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday spirit. Donβt miss out on this fun-filled traditionβjoin the flock and register today!
Check-in and registration begin at 7:30 AM, so arrive early to pick up your race packet and soak in the festive atmosphere. Participants who register by November 10 are guaranteed a fantastic t-shirt, while all attendees can enjoy music from a DJ, coffee, hot chocolate, and delicious snacks. This cherished community event not only fosters togetherness but also supports local initiatives, making it a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday spirit. Donβt miss out on this fun-filled traditionβjoin the flock and register today!
Organiser's Description
GOBBLE, GOBBLE, GET READY TO TROT! THE MOUNTAIN LAKES TURKEY TROT, HOSTED BY LAKELAND HILLS FAMILY YMCA, IS COMING UP, AND WE WANT YOU TO LACE UP AND RUN LIKE YOURE CHASING THE LAST PIECE OF PIE! WHETHER YOURE RACING FOR A PERSONAL BEST, JOGGING WITH FRIENDS, OR JUST LOOKING FOR A FUN WAY TO BURN OFF THOSE THANKSGIVING CALORIES, THIS TROTS FOR YOU. SO, DUST OFF THOSE RUNNING SHOES, BRING YOUR BEST TURKEY DAY SPIRIT, AND LETS MAKE THIS THE MOST FUN, FEATHER-FILLED EVENT OF THE YEAR! DONT MISS OUTJOIN THE FLOCK AND REGISTER TODAY!
LAKELAND HILLS FAMILY YMCA IS EXCITED TO CONTINUE THE LEGACY OF THE MOUNTAIN LAKES TURKEY TROT, A CHERISHED TRADITION THAT BRINGS TOGETHER THE COMMUNITY EACH HOLIDAY SEASON. WHETHER YOU'RE RUNNING, WALKING, OR CHEERING ON PARTICIPANTS, JOIN US IN MOUNTAIN LAKES FOR A MEMORABLE EVENT THAT SUPPORTS OUR COMMUNITY AND FOSTERS THE SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS.
THE 2025 MOUNTAIN LAKES TURKEY TROT TAKES PLACE THANKSGIVING MORNING, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (RAIN OR SHINE). THE RACE IS A 5K AND IS A FUN EVENT FOR ALL AGES. AGES 2 AND UNDER ARE FREE. RACE STARTS AT 9:00 AM. CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION BEGIN AT 7:30 AM. RACE PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP THE DAY PRIOR AT LAKELAND HILLS YMCA WELCOME CENTER. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND PICKING UP PACKET DAY BEFORE TO AVOID CROWDS AND ADDED WAIT TIME.
IMPORTANT: RACE START LOCATION HAS BEEN MOVED. THE RACE START LOCATION IS NOW AT WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 51 GLEN RD, MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ 07046
RACE SCHEDULE:
7:30 Check-in and Registration
8:50 Call to the Post
9:00 Start Trotting
ATTENTION: RACE START/FINISH LOCATION CHANGE: TBA
PACKET PICK UP DAY OF RACE AT START LOCATION
PACKET PICK-UP (PREFERRED): YOU CAN PICK-UP PACKET NOVEMBER 25 AND NOVEMBER 26 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM AT:
LAKELAND HILLS FAMILY YMCA
100 FANNY ROAD
MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ 07046
ENTRY FEE:
$35 Through, Wednesday, November 19, 11:59 PM
$40 Beginning Thursday, November 20 including Thanksgiving Day.
AMENITIES:
Participants who register by Monday, November 10 are guaranteed an awesome t-shirt. Dont delay!
DJ, coffee and hot chocolate, snacks, and fun for all.
MORE DETAILS:
USATF sanctioned event
USATF Certified 5K Course - NJ25032MNS [https://runsignup.com/Race/MountainLakesTurkeyTrotPresentedByLakelandHillsFamilyYMCA/Page/MLTurkeyTrot_1] (click link)
Paul Miller Grand Prix Event (500 points)
WALKERS ARE WELCOME
Strollers are welcome
For the safety of all participants, please leave your dogs, bikes, scooters, skates and the like at home. SORRY, NO DOGS
AWARDS: TBA
For any questions contact:
Katie Burke at [email protected]
OR
Dante Gonzalez at [email protected]
LAKELAND HILLS FAMILY YMCA IS EXCITED TO CONTINUE THE LEGACY OF THE MOUNTAIN LAKES TURKEY TROT, A CHERISHED TRADITION THAT BRINGS TOGETHER THE COMMUNITY EACH HOLIDAY SEASON. WHETHER YOU'RE RUNNING, WALKING, OR CHEERING ON PARTICIPANTS, JOIN US IN MOUNTAIN LAKES FOR A MEMORABLE EVENT THAT SUPPORTS OUR COMMUNITY AND FOSTERS THE SPIRIT OF TOGETHERNESS.
THE 2025 MOUNTAIN LAKES TURKEY TROT TAKES PLACE THANKSGIVING MORNING, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 (RAIN OR SHINE). THE RACE IS A 5K AND IS A FUN EVENT FOR ALL AGES. AGES 2 AND UNDER ARE FREE. RACE STARTS AT 9:00 AM. CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION BEGIN AT 7:30 AM. RACE PACKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP THE DAY PRIOR AT LAKELAND HILLS YMCA WELCOME CENTER. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND PICKING UP PACKET DAY BEFORE TO AVOID CROWDS AND ADDED WAIT TIME.
IMPORTANT: RACE START LOCATION HAS BEEN MOVED. THE RACE START LOCATION IS NOW AT WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 51 GLEN RD, MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ 07046
RACE SCHEDULE:
7:30 Check-in and Registration
8:50 Call to the Post
9:00 Start Trotting
ATTENTION: RACE START/FINISH LOCATION CHANGE: TBA
PACKET PICK UP DAY OF RACE AT START LOCATION
PACKET PICK-UP (PREFERRED): YOU CAN PICK-UP PACKET NOVEMBER 25 AND NOVEMBER 26 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM AT:
LAKELAND HILLS FAMILY YMCA
100 FANNY ROAD
MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ 07046
ENTRY FEE:
$35 Through, Wednesday, November 19, 11:59 PM
$40 Beginning Thursday, November 20 including Thanksgiving Day.
AMENITIES:
Participants who register by Monday, November 10 are guaranteed an awesome t-shirt. Dont delay!
DJ, coffee and hot chocolate, snacks, and fun for all.
MORE DETAILS:
USATF sanctioned event
USATF Certified 5K Course - NJ25032MNS [https://runsignup.com/Race/MountainLakesTurkeyTrotPresentedByLakelandHillsFamilyYMCA/Page/MLTurkeyTrot_1] (click link)
Paul Miller Grand Prix Event (500 points)
WALKERS ARE WELCOME
Strollers are welcome
For the safety of all participants, please leave your dogs, bikes, scooters, skates and the like at home. SORRY, NO DOGS
AWARDS: TBA
For any questions contact:
Katie Burke at [email protected]
OR
Dante Gonzalez at [email protected]
Races
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Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$39.10
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Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA