The Chatham Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 26, 2026
8:30 AM EST
Chatham, New Jersey
$22.20–$27.50 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 18th Annual Chatham Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, in beautiful Chatham, Morris Township, NJ! This festive event promises a day filled with fun and community spirit as participants take part in either a 1 Mile Family Fun Run or a USA Track & Field certified 5K Race, winding through the picturesque Highlands section of Chatham Township.
Each year, over 1,300 runners come together to raise vital funds for local first responders and diabetes research and education. Since its inception in 2009, the Chatham Turkey Trot has successfully raised more than $365,000 for worthy causes including the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Diabetes Research Institute. This year, we're excited to welcome The SHOW UP Project to our list of beneficiaries! Whether you're an experienced runner or a family looking for a fun holiday tradition, the Chatham Turkey Trot is the perfect way to enjoy a day of health, family, and giving back. Don’t forget to register by November 1st to secure your event t-shirt! We can’t wait to see you there!
Each year, over 1,300 runners come together to raise vital funds for local first responders and diabetes research and education. Since its inception in 2009, the Chatham Turkey Trot has successfully raised more than $365,000 for worthy causes including the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Diabetes Research Institute. This year, we're excited to welcome The SHOW UP Project to our list of beneficiaries! Whether you're an experienced runner or a family looking for a fun holiday tradition, the Chatham Turkey Trot is the perfect way to enjoy a day of health, family, and giving back. Don’t forget to register by November 1st to secure your event t-shirt! We can’t wait to see you there!
Races
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Closes in 1 day
5k Race
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Please note: The Turkey Trot takes place in Chatham Township, NEW JERSEY, not MASSACHUSETTS.
Register9:00 AM EST
$27.50
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Closes in 1 day
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Please note: The Turkey Trot takes place in Chatham Township, NEW JERSEY, not MASSACHUSETTS.
Register8:30 AM EST
$22.20
Organiser's description
Dear Neighbors & Friends,
I invite you to join us on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026 for the 18th Annual Chatham Turkey Trot. The event consists of a 1 Mile Family Fun Run and a USA Track & Field certified 5K Race that takes participants through the scenic Highlands section of CHATHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ.
Each year, The Chatham Turkey Trot attracts more than 1,300 runners who help raise funds for our first responders and diabetes research and education. Since its inception in 2009, we have raised more than $365,000 benefiting the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department, the Chatham Emergency Squad, Chatham Township PBA #170, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, The Barton Center for Diabetes Education and the Diabetes Research Institute. We are pleased to announce that we are adding The SHOW UP Project to our list of benefactors this year.
Over the years, the Chatham Turkey Trot has become a family holiday tradition that offers expert and novice runners alike the opportunity to spend time with family, friends, and neighbors, to raise funds for our first responders and diabetes research and education, and to break a sweat before the big meal.
I encourage you navigate through our website to learn more about our beneficiaries, to view photos and videos of past Trots, and to read about the local businesses who have supported our efforts over the years. If you have an interest in sponsoring the Turkey Trot please email us at [email protected].
I hope to see you on Thanksgiving Day.
Best regards,
Curt Ritter
Founder & President
The Chatham Turkey Trot
YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 1ST (MIDNIGHT 10/31) IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. SORRY NO EXCEPTIONS.
BE SURE TO REVIEW _IMPORTANT RACE DETAILS https://www.thechathamturkeytrot.org/important-race-details _IN ADVANCE OF THE RACE FOR INFORMATION RELATED TO PARKING, RESTROOMS, PETS, AND MORE!
I invite you to join us on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026 for the 18th Annual Chatham Turkey Trot. The event consists of a 1 Mile Family Fun Run and a USA Track & Field certified 5K Race that takes participants through the scenic Highlands section of CHATHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ.
Each year, The Chatham Turkey Trot attracts more than 1,300 runners who help raise funds for our first responders and diabetes research and education. Since its inception in 2009, we have raised more than $365,000 benefiting the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department, the Chatham Emergency Squad, Chatham Township PBA #170, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, The Barton Center for Diabetes Education and the Diabetes Research Institute. We are pleased to announce that we are adding The SHOW UP Project to our list of benefactors this year.
Over the years, the Chatham Turkey Trot has become a family holiday tradition that offers expert and novice runners alike the opportunity to spend time with family, friends, and neighbors, to raise funds for our first responders and diabetes research and education, and to break a sweat before the big meal.
I encourage you navigate through our website to learn more about our beneficiaries, to view photos and videos of past Trots, and to read about the local businesses who have supported our efforts over the years. If you have an interest in sponsoring the Turkey Trot please email us at [email protected].
I hope to see you on Thanksgiving Day.
Best regards,
Curt Ritter
Founder & President
The Chatham Turkey Trot
YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE NOVEMBER 1ST (MIDNIGHT 10/31) IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. SORRY NO EXCEPTIONS.
BE SURE TO REVIEW _IMPORTANT RACE DETAILS https://www.thechathamturkeytrot.org/important-race-details _IN ADVANCE OF THE RACE FOR INFORMATION RELATED TO PARKING, RESTROOMS, PETS, AND MORE!
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110 Van Houton Avenue (under the American flag), Chatham, 07928, NJ, United States
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