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Two Towns Turkey Trot 2026

Two Towns Turkey Trot 2026 is a running race on November 21, 2026 in South Orange, NJ, with entry fees from $10 to $25.

Date
November 21, 2026 (6 days to go)
Price
$10–$25
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Please join us for the 2026 Two Towns Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Fun Run, presented by the Seth Boyden PTA, on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at South Mountain Reservation on Crest Drive in Maplewood, off South Orange Avenue near The Top apartments. (Race start/finish is where Bear Lane and Crest Drive meet, and 5K course includes the Lollipop Loop.) 

Includes a KIDS FUN RUN, and PRIZES for top finishers. 

Entry Fees:

Kids Fun Run: $10   

5K Race:

Pre-Registration: $25

Race Day Registration: $30   

Seth Boyden Staff Pre-registration: $15

Seth Boyden Staff Race Day: $20

Schedule:

9-9:45am: Race Day Registration/Packet Pickup 

10:00 am: 5K Race  

10:50 am (approximate): Awards Ceremony 

11:00am: Kids Fun Run - will be .25 miles (approx.)

More Info: Contact Abby, turkeytrot@sethboyden.com

DIRECTIONS: From downtown South Orange, take South Orange Avenue westward up South Mountain toward Livingston.  Near the top of the mountain, just past "The Top" apartment building, make a left into South Mountain Reservation.  Go straight for about 1,500 feet to the race venue.  Since there is limited parking in the reservation, and roads are closed before the race start, carpooling is recommended.

Events

Seth Boyden Staff Sign Up - Turkey Trot$15
Two Towns Turkey Trot$25
Kids Fun Run$10

Race-Day Forecast

Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Race day

Saturday, 11/21

High

62°

Low

44°

Conditions

Sunny

Chance of Rain

1%

Wind

5 mph

Sunrise 6:50 AMSunset 4:34 PMDaylight 9h 44m

About South Orange, NJ

City Elevation

172 ft

Nearest Airport

EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport · 6 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

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Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

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Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Two Towns Turkey Trot 2026?
Two Towns Turkey Trot 2026 is a running race held in South Orange, New Jersey on November 21, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Two Towns Turkey Trot 2026?
Saturday, November 21, 2026 in South Orange, New Jersey at South Mountain Reservation Lollipop Loop - Crest Dr. (near Wildflower Sculpture Park/Dog Run). Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Two Towns Turkey Trot 2026?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Two Towns Turkey Trot 2026

Nov 21, 2026

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