8TH Annual
8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5k Challenge and 1-Mile Fun Run
8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5k Challenge and 1-Mile Fun Run is a running race on November 1–30, 2026 in Totowa, NJ, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 1–30, 2026 (65 days to go)
- Location
- 1 Campus Road, Totowa, NJ
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on Sunday, November 22, 2026, for the 8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot, an unforgettable Thanksgiving weekend tradition bringing together runners, walkers, families and friends from across Northern New Jersey.
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by taking on our USATF-certified 5K Challenge or participating in the family-friendly 1-Mile Fun Run. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, walking with friends or creating memories with your family, everyone is welcome at the starting line.
New for 2026, finishers will receive a special America 250 commemorative medal! Participants can also enjoy an official long-sleeve race shirt, professional timing, music, cheering and the incredible community atmosphere that makes the Totowa Turkey Trot so special.
📅 Sunday, November 22, 2026
⏰ Race starts at 10:00 A.M.
📍 1 Campus Road, Totowa, New Jersey
Run • Walk • Give Thanks 🇺🇸 🦃
Official race shirts are guaranteed to the first 1,000 registered participants. Register early to secure your preferred size.
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
60°
Typical Low
39°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Little Falls, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Totowa, NJ
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- 8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5k Challenge and 1-Mile Fun Run
- Date
- November 1–30, 2026
- Location
- 1 Campus Road, Totowa, NJ
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8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5k Challenge and 1-Mile Fun Run
Nov 1, 2026