
From the Organizer
A holiday community tradition for runners, families, residents, and travelers! The Trot has run the Saturday after Thanksgiving every year since 1984!
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
50°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cranford, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
4,688
as of 2023
Elevation
86 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Westfield Turkey Trot * 5 MILE * 5280 Run * PracticeHard Mile *, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
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Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Westfield Turkey Trot * 5 MILE * 5280 Run * PracticeHard Mile *
Nov 28, 2026