The Sparta Education Foundation Turkey Trot, presented by Krogh's
The Sparta Education Foundation Turkey Trot, presented by Krogh's is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Sparta, NJ, with entry fees from $15 to $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (45 days to go)
- Location
- 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, NJ
- Price
- $15–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Sparta Education Foundation Turkey Trot, presented by Krogh's.
Join us November 26th to celebrate the 20th Annual running of the Sparta Education Foundation Turkey Trot, presented by Krogh's. When you participate in the Turkey Trot, you support innovative educational grants made by the Sparta Education Foundation, whose mission is to promote educational excellence in Sparta Township’s public schools.
NEW THIS YEAR!
For the 20th Anniversary, adult T-Shirts will be long-sleeved!
Make sure to register early and secure your size for our commemorative shirts!
Our race results will be on Chip time (not gun time!)
We heard your feedback, and are excited to offer more accurate results this year!
Last but not least, we’re going goody-bag free!
Less stuff, less waste, and more time to enjoy the morning with your fellow trotters.
This event is a 5K Run/Walk and a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk. Awards will be given to finishers by age group (see below), including youth age group medals. All participants receive a t-shirt, while supplies last.
Awards for the top three (3) Male, Female and Non-Binary finishers Overall followed by the Top three (3) Male, Female, Non-Binary in the following Age categories: 5 and under, 6-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, and so on until 80+
The course is an out-and-back USATF-certified course starting and ending at Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, NJ 07871.
The Turkey Trot is a charity event for the Sparta Education Foundation; your support of the helps to fuel our mission.
There will be no refunds if this event is canceled due to reasons beyond our control.
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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
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Andover Aeroflex Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
About Sparta, NJ
City Elevation
805 ft
Nearest Airport
TEB
Teterboro Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- The Sparta Education Foundation Turkey Trot, presented by Krogh's
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, NJ
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Nov 26, 2026