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 $44.40
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving with a fun-filled community tradition at the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot! On Thursday, November 27, 2025, join fellow runners and walkers at Wildwood Elementary School in Mountain Lakes, Morris, for an exciting 5K race that promises to be a highlight of the holiday season. Whether you're racing for a personal best, jogging with friends, or simply looking to burn off some calories before the big feast, this event is perfect for all ages. Participants aged 2 and under can join for free, making it a wonderful family outing!
The race begins at 9:00 AM, but be sure to check in and register starting at 7:30 AM. To avoid the hustle and bustle on race day, consider picking up your race packet on November 25 or 26 at the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA. With a USATF certified course, festive music from a DJ, and the aroma of coffee and hot chocolate in the air, the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot is set to be an unforgettable experience. So lace up your running shoes, bring your Thanksgiving spirit, and join us for a morning of health, happiness, and community togetherness!
The race begins at 9:00 AM, but be sure to check in and register starting at 7:30 AM. To avoid the hustle and bustle on race day, consider picking up your race packet on November 25 or 26 at the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA. With a USATF certified course, festive music from a DJ, and the aroma of coffee and hot chocolate in the air, the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot is set to be an unforgettable experience. So lace up your running shoes, bring your Thanksgiving spirit, and join us for a morning of health, happiness, and community togetherness!
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)
MapMyRun Map (Click Here)
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)
MapMyRun Map (Click Here)
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. $4.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$44.40
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