Seventh Annual Rock Ridge Turkey Trot 5K and Food Drive
- Date Sun 22nd November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Denville, New Jersey
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the Rock Ridge community for the Seventh Annual Rock Ridge Turkey Trot 5K and Food Drive on Sunday, November 22, 2026, in the picturesque town of Denville, Morris. This beloved event, held the weekend before Thanksgiving, invites participants to run, walk, or waddle through scenic routes surrounding the lake. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun outing, the 5K is perfect for everyone. Kids can also get in on the action with a free fun run following the main event, where they'll receive goodies for their efforts!
Starting at 9 AM in front of the RRCC Clubhouse, this year's Turkey Trot promises excitement and community spirit, with awards for the fastest adult and child runners. Plus, while you're out enjoying the fresh air and contributing to a great cause, feel free to bring non-perishable food items for local food pantries, helping those in need during the holiday season. So, grab your running shoes, dress for the elements, and be part of this uplifting tradition that brings together friends and families from all over!
Starting at 9 AM in front of the RRCC Clubhouse, this year's Turkey Trot promises excitement and community spirit, with awards for the fastest adult and child runners. Plus, while you're out enjoying the fresh air and contributing to a great cause, feel free to bring non-perishable food items for local food pantries, helping those in need during the holiday season. So, grab your running shoes, dress for the elements, and be part of this uplifting tradition that brings together friends and families from all over!
Organiser's Description
Come join the Rock Ridge community in a time honored tradition that winds thru the scenic roads surrounding our lake the Sunday before Thanksgiving. This will be our 7th year hosting the legendary race, which has brought folks in from all over the globe in years past. Bring the kids and they can participate in a short race after the 5K and collect some goodies afterwards. Even if you have plans later this day to start prepping your menu for Thanksgiving, running/walking/waddling a few miles in the morning and helping out a local lake community can only make you feel better about yourself. Awards will be handed out to the fastest overall adult/child. Who knows there may even be an unscheduled cold plunge...
WHERE DO I RUN/WALK/WADDLE?
* We will be starting at 9AM on 11/22 in front of the RRCC Clubhouse (53 Entrance Way Denville NJ) this is the race course [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1714140] since roads will not be closed for the event, please exercise caution when running/walking
* Free Kids Fun run will follow the race at approximately 10AM but will be subject to change based on attendants
* Feel free to join our Ridge Runners Strava Group [https://www.strava.com/clubs/762347] to track your runs and performance against other group members.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
* Dress for the elements, bonus points if you wear your RRCC swag
WHAT IF I HAVE KIDS WHO WANT TO PARTICIPATE BUT THEY CAN'T RUN 3 MILES?
* Maybe they can walk 3 miles? If not, we usually have a sprint style free fun race and goodies/treats for all who attend.
WILL THERE BE ANY AWARDS OR PRIZES GIVEAWAY?
* Awards (courtesy of some highly acclaimed Denville establishments) will be provided to top overall male/female runners
* Registration giveaways will be handed out at this event (this years giveaway will keep you warm on those cold runs)
HOW CAN WE HELP OTHERS DURING THE TURKEY HOLIDAY SEASON?
* We will also be accepting food donations at the race which will be donated to local food pantries. Information on what items are needed can be found here http://mcifp.org/donate/donate-food/
_ROCK RIDGE COMMUNITY CLUB IS A MEMBER-BASED, VOLUNTEER RUN ORGANIZATION BASED IN DENVILLE, NEW JERSEY. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR MEMBERSHIP INQUIRIES, FEEL FREE TO CONSULT OUR WEBSITE - HTTPS://WWW.ROCKRIDGELAKE.COM/ [https://www.rockridgelake.com/] _
WHERE DO I RUN/WALK/WADDLE?
* We will be starting at 9AM on 11/22 in front of the RRCC Clubhouse (53 Entrance Way Denville NJ) this is the race course [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1714140] since roads will not be closed for the event, please exercise caution when running/walking
* Free Kids Fun run will follow the race at approximately 10AM but will be subject to change based on attendants
* Feel free to join our Ridge Runners Strava Group [https://www.strava.com/clubs/762347] to track your runs and performance against other group members.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
* Dress for the elements, bonus points if you wear your RRCC swag
WHAT IF I HAVE KIDS WHO WANT TO PARTICIPATE BUT THEY CAN'T RUN 3 MILES?
* Maybe they can walk 3 miles? If not, we usually have a sprint style free fun race and goodies/treats for all who attend.
WILL THERE BE ANY AWARDS OR PRIZES GIVEAWAY?
* Awards (courtesy of some highly acclaimed Denville establishments) will be provided to top overall male/female runners
* Registration giveaways will be handed out at this event (this years giveaway will keep you warm on those cold runs)
HOW CAN WE HELP OTHERS DURING THE TURKEY HOLIDAY SEASON?
* We will also be accepting food donations at the race which will be donated to local food pantries. Information on what items are needed can be found here http://mcifp.org/donate/donate-food/
_ROCK RIDGE COMMUNITY CLUB IS A MEMBER-BASED, VOLUNTEER RUN ORGANIZATION BASED IN DENVILLE, NEW JERSEY. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR MEMBERSHIP INQUIRIES, FEEL FREE TO CONSULT OUR WEBSITE - HTTPS://WWW.ROCKRIDGELAKE.COM/ [https://www.rockridgelake.com/] _
Races
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5K (3.1 Miles) - in Person
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sun 22nd November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
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