8TH Annual
8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5K is a running race on November 1–30, 2026 in Totowa, NJ, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
🦃 8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5K 🦃
Northern New Jersey's Thanksgiving Tradition
Hosted by Totowa Recreation with the support of the Mayor and Council
Join us on Sunday, November 22, 2026 for the 8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5K! Whether you're racing for a personal best, walking with family, or continuing a holiday tradition, the Totowa Turkey Trot brings together runners, walkers, friends, and neighbors for an unforgettable community celebration.
🏃 Walkers Welcome. Families Encouraged. All Paces Celebrated.
For eight years, participants from across New Jersey have gathered in Totowa to kick off the Thanksgiving season with fitness, fun, and gratitude. Join hundreds of runners and walkers on our USATF-certified 5K course and experience one of the region's most anticipated holiday events.
🎽 Official Race Shirt
The first 1,000 registered participants will receive the official Totowa Turkey Trot commemorative long-sleeve Sport-Tec shirt.
🏅 Race Highlights
• USATF-Certified 5K Course
• Professional Race Timing
• Official Long-Sleeve Race Shirt*
• Team and Family Participation Welcome
• Post-Race Refreshments
• Fun and Festive Race-Day Atmosphere
📱 RunGo Navigation
Participants are encouraged to download the RunGo app (IOS or Android) prior to race day for course guidance and event information.
📣 Make It a Tradition!
Invite your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, there's a place for everyone at the Totowa Turkey Trot.
Register today and be part of the tradition.
Events
Weather
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
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 16 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 1, 2026