2026 Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
2026 Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Mountain Lakes, NJ, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (114 days to go)
- Location
- 51 GLEN RD, Mountain Lakes, NJ
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Gobble, gobble! Get ready to trot!
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is proud to host the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot for the third year, continuing a beloved Thanksgiving tradition made possible by the community members who established and supported it over the years.
Whether you are racing toward a personal best, walking with family, jogging alongside friends, or cheering from the sidelines, everyone has a place in the flock. Lace up your running shoes, bring your Thanksgiving spirit, and join us for a fun, festive morning filled with achievement, belonging, and community connection.
Race Details
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 — Rain or Shine
- Race Start: 9:00 AM
- Check-In and Race-Day Registration: 7:30 AM
- Start and Finish: Wildwood Elementary School
- 51 Glen Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
The Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot is a USATF-sanctioned 5K for participants of all ages and abilities. Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome. Children ages 2 and younger participate free.
Race-Day Schedule
7:30 AM — Check-In and Race-Day Registration
8:50 AM — Call to the Post
9:00 AM — Start Trotting
Race packets may be picked up at the start location on race morning, but advance packet pickup is strongly encouraged to avoid crowds and additional wait time.
Preferred Packet Pickup
Tuesday, November 24 and Wednesday, November 25
8:00 AM–8:00 PM
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
100 Fanny Road
Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046
Entry Fee
$35 — Through Wednesday, November 18 at 11:59 PM
$40 — Beginning Thursday, November 19, including Thanksgiving Day
Event Amenities
Participants who register by Monday, November 9 are guaranteed an event T-shirt.
Enjoy a festive race-day atmosphere featuring a DJ, coffee, hot chocolate, snacks, and Thanksgiving fun for the entire community.
Additional Race Information
USATF-sanctioned event
USATF Certified 5K Course — NJ25032MNS
Paul Miller Grand Prix Event — 500 points
Walkers and strollers are welcome
Awards information coming soon
For everyone’s safety, dogs, bicycles, scooters, skates, and similar equipment are not permitted on the course.
Join the Flock
Celebrate achievement, strengthen community relationships, and begin Thanksgiving Day with an experience that brings everyone together.
Register today and make the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot part of your family’s Thanksgiving tradition!
Questions may be directed to:
Katie Burke
KatieB@lhymca.com
Carmen Fritsch
CarmenF@lhymca.com
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
48°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boonton 1 Se, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mountain Lakes, NJ
Population
4,535
as of 2023
City Elevation
499 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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What Are You
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Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 51 GLEN RD, Mountain Lakes, NJ
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2026 Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
Nov 26, 2026