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 kick off Thanksgiving Day with a burst of energy at the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot, taking place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the picturesque town of Mountain Lakes, Morris. This exciting 5K race welcomes participants of all ages, making it the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family to celebrate the holiday spirit while getting active. The race starts promptly at 9:00 AM, with check-in and registration beginning at 7:30 AM, so be sure to arrive early!

Join the community in this cherished tradition that combines the joy of running with the festive atmosphere of Thanksgiving. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best, leisurely jogging, or simply cheering on your loved ones, the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot promises a fun-filled experience for everyone. Participants who register by November 10 will receive a fantastic t-shirt, along with access to enjoyable amenities such as music, coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks. Dust off your running shoes, unleash your Turkey Day spirit, and don’t miss out on this feather-filled event that supports our community!

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. WE WILL POST NEW START LOCATION SOON AND WILL SEND OUT EMAIL TO ALL PAST PARTICIPANTS ONCE CONFIRMED.



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 measured and certified 5K course
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

  • 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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TBA, Mountain Lakes, 07046, NJ, United States

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