Vernon Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Sussex, New Jersey
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join in the festive spirit at the Vernon Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in beautiful Sussex, NJ! This beloved community event invites participants to run or walk through a picturesque rural landscape while supporting a great cause. Whether you're a solo runner, a family team, or a group of friends, this fun tradition is the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving Day.
The Turkey Trot features a delightful route that combines hills and turns, with the added charm of local cows cheering you on! Distances are flexible, making it accessible for all ages and abilities. Registration is just $30 for individuals, with discounts available for groups of four or more. Plus, children under 10 can participate for free! Don’t forget to bring a non-perishable item to donate to the local Harvest House Food Pantry, helping to provide nourishing meals for those in need as the colder months approach.
Sign up now to secure your spot and get ready for a morning filled with fun, laughter, and the joy of giving back. With race bibs, swag bags, and even prizes for the best turkey-themed attire, this is an event you won't want to miss!
The Turkey Trot features a delightful route that combines hills and turns, with the added charm of local cows cheering you on! Distances are flexible, making it accessible for all ages and abilities. Registration is just $30 for individuals, with discounts available for groups of four or more. Plus, children under 10 can participate for free! Don’t forget to bring a non-perishable item to donate to the local Harvest House Food Pantry, helping to provide nourishing meals for those in need as the colder months approach.
Sign up now to secure your spot and get ready for a morning filled with fun, laughter, and the joy of giving back. With race bibs, swag bags, and even prizes for the best turkey-themed attire, this is an event you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
The Vernon Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot is coming! RUN, TURKEY, RUN!
Each year, Vernon Recreation hosts a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot to raise funds and collect non perishables for the Harvest House Food Pantry located in Sussex, NJ. The Harvest House Community Lunch Program was established by 13 Vernon Township High School students in 1997 as the VTHS Hunger Project and is a nonprofit 501c(3) corporation that continues with its mission to provide nourishing meals in a clean, welcoming safe environment to those in need. They currently serve 50+ people _A DAY_ through a pickup and go system and together we will help them continue to meet this community need as we head into the colder months.
So, dust off your finest feathers and join the Vernon Township Board of Recreation for a breath of fresh autumn air Thanksgiving morning to hobble before you gobble. It's easy as pumpkin pie! Run or walk.... on your own, with the family or create a team with some friends - this is a fun tradition to kickoff this day of giving and benefit such a worthy cause.
Our route is a nice combination of hills and turns through a picturesque rural landscape, including a cheering section of local cows!
Scroll down for pricing and group discounts.
Flying solo (individual) registration - $30.00 (Price increases to $35 on 11/14/25 and day of). Flocks of four or more - $25 each participant (Price increases to $30 per person on 11/14/25 and day of). CHILDREN UNDER 10 - FREE!
What you will receive:
Race Bib.
Swag bag filled with goodies.
Race T-Shirt _GUARANTEED FOR PAID REGISTRANTS BY 10/31/25_ (children or extra shirts can be ordered for $15 each in the add on section).
Bragging rights to taking on the hills of Vernon.
Lifetime memories of a fun tradition with family and friends.
Let's see you turkey legs! Prizes for the most fun feathers!
Please bring a non perishable item to donate to our local food pantries - every bit helps.
Contact The Department of Recreation at 973.764.4055 ext. 2261 for more information.
Each year, Vernon Recreation hosts a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot to raise funds and collect non perishables for the Harvest House Food Pantry located in Sussex, NJ. The Harvest House Community Lunch Program was established by 13 Vernon Township High School students in 1997 as the VTHS Hunger Project and is a nonprofit 501c(3) corporation that continues with its mission to provide nourishing meals in a clean, welcoming safe environment to those in need. They currently serve 50+ people _A DAY_ through a pickup and go system and together we will help them continue to meet this community need as we head into the colder months.
So, dust off your finest feathers and join the Vernon Township Board of Recreation for a breath of fresh autumn air Thanksgiving morning to hobble before you gobble. It's easy as pumpkin pie! Run or walk.... on your own, with the family or create a team with some friends - this is a fun tradition to kickoff this day of giving and benefit such a worthy cause.
Our route is a nice combination of hills and turns through a picturesque rural landscape, including a cheering section of local cows!
Scroll down for pricing and group discounts.
Flying solo (individual) registration - $30.00 (Price increases to $35 on 11/14/25 and day of). Flocks of four or more - $25 each participant (Price increases to $30 per person on 11/14/25 and day of). CHILDREN UNDER 10 - FREE!
What you will receive:
Race Bib.
Swag bag filled with goodies.
Race T-Shirt _GUARANTEED FOR PAID REGISTRANTS BY 10/31/25_ (children or extra shirts can be ordered for $15 each in the add on section).
Bragging rights to taking on the hills of Vernon.
Lifetime memories of a fun tradition with family and friends.
Let's see you turkey legs! Prizes for the most fun feathers!
Please bring a non perishable item to donate to our local food pantries - every bit helps.
Contact The Department of Recreation at 973.764.4055 ext. 2261 for more information.
Races
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Vernon Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$32.80
Registration Fees: Flying Solo (individual) registration - $30.00 (Price increases to $35 on 11/15/25 and day of). Flocks of four or more - $25 per participant (Price increases to $30 per person on 11/15/25 and day of). Children under 10 - FREE!
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