2026 Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA

Gobble, gobble! Get ready to trot!

Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is proud to host the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot for the third year, continuing a beloved Thanksgiving tradition made possible by the community members who established and supported it over the years.

Whether you are racing toward a personal best, walking with family, jogging alongside friends, or cheering from the sidelines, everyone has a place in the flock. Lace up your running shoes, bring your Thanksgiving spirit, and join us for a fun, festive morning filled with achievement, belonging, and community connection.

Race Details

Thursday, November 26, 2026 — Rain or Shine

Race Start: 9:00 AM

Check-In and Race-Day Registration: 7:30 AM

Start and Finish: Wildwood Elementary School

51 Glen Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

The Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot is a USATF-sanctioned 5K for participants of all ages and abilities. Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome. Children ages 2 and younger participate free.

Race-Day Schedule 7:30 AM — Check-In and Race-Day Registration 8:50 AM — Call to the Post 9:00 AM — Start Trotting

Race packets may be picked up at the start location on race morning, but advance packet pickup is strongly encouraged to avoid crowds and additional wait time.

Preferred Packet Pickup Tuesday, November 24 and Wednesday, November 25 8:00 AM–8:00 PM

Lakeland Hills Family YMCA 100 Fanny Road Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046

Entry Fee $35 — Through Wednesday, November 18 at 11:59 PM $40 — Beginning Thursday, November 19, including Thanksgiving Day

Event Amenities Participants who register by Monday, November 9 are guaranteed an event T-shirt.

Enjoy a festive race-day atmosphere featuring a DJ, coffee, hot chocolate, snacks, and Thanksgiving fun for the entire community.

Additional Race Information USATF-sanctioned event USATF Certified 5K Course — NJ25032MNS Paul Miller Grand Prix Event — 500 points Walkers and strollers are welcome Awards information coming soon For everyone’s safety, dogs, bicycles, scooters, skates, and similar equipment are not permitted on the course.

Join the Flock Celebrate achievement, strengthen community relationships, and begin Thanksgiving Day with an experience that brings everyone together.

Register today and make the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot part of your family’s Thanksgiving tradition!

Questions may be directed to:

Katie Burke [email protected]

Carmen Fritsch [email protected]