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The Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot runs Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. from Wildwood Elementary School, 51 Glen Road, Mountain Lakes. For every other Thanksgiving race in the county, see our guide to turkey trots in NJ for 2026 and the Read Feed Run Turkey Trot in Morristown.
The Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot returns on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026, bringing families, runners, and local residents together for one of the area’s favorite holiday traditions. Hosted by the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, the annual 5K offers a fun and festive start to the holiday with a USATF-certified course, great amenities, and activities for all ages.
Register here to secure your spot.
The race begins at 9:00 AM at Wildwood Elementary School, 51 Glen Road, Mountain Lakes, with check-in and registration opening at 7:30 AM. Sign up by November 9 to be guaranteed a race shirt. Ages two and under participate for free and walkers and strollers are welcome.
Packet pickup is strongly encouraged ahead of race day to avoid the morning line. For 2026 it runs Tuesday, November 24 and Wednesday, November 25 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, 100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes.
Registration is $35 through November 18 and $40 from November 19 through Thanksgiving Day. In past years the start area has had a DJ, coffee, hot chocolate and snacks. For safety reasons, dogs, bikes, scooters, and skates are not permitted.
The Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot is a USATF sanctioned event, part of the Paul Miller Grand Prix Series, and continues to be one of the region’s most anticipated Thanksgiving Day gatherings. More details and course maps can be found on the RunSignup website.
For questions, contact Katie Burke at Katieb@Lhymca.com
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