Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
About this race
Gobble, gobble, get ready to trot! The Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot, hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, is coming up, and we want YOU to lace up and run like you’re chasing the last piece of pie! Whether you’re racing for a personal best, jogging with friends, or just looking for a fun way to burn off those Thanksgiving calories, this trot’s for you. So, dust off those running shoes, bring your best turkey day spirit, and let’s make this the most fun, feather-filled event of the year! Don’t miss out—join the flock and register today!
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is excited to continue the legacy of the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot, a cherished tradition that brings together the community each holiday season. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering on participants, join us in Mountain Lakes for a memorable event that supports our community and fosters the spirit of togetherness.
The 2025 Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot takes place Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27 (Rain or Shine). The race is a 5K and is a fun event for all ages. Ages 2 and under are free. Race starts at 9:00 AM. Check-in and registration begin at 7:30 AM. Race packets will be available for pick-up the day prior at Lakeland Hills YMCA Welcome Center. We highly recommend picking up packet day before to avoid crowds and added wait time.
IMPORTANT: RACE START LOCATION HAS BEEN MOVED. THE RACE START LOCATION IS NOW AT WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 51 GLEN RD, MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ 07046
RACE SCHEDULE:
7:30 – Check-in and Registration
8:50 – Call to the Post
9:00 – Start Trotting
ATTENTION: RACE START/FINISH LOCATION CHANGE: TBA
PACKET PICK UP DAY OF RACE AT START LOCATION
PACKET PICK-UP (PREFERRED): YOU CAN PICK-UP PACKET NOVEMBER 25 AND NOVEMBER 26 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM AT:
LAKELAND HILLS FAMILY YMCA
100 FANNY ROAD
MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ 07046
ENTRY FEE:
$35 – Through, Wednesday, November 19, 11:59 PM
$40 – Beginning Thursday, November 20 including Thanksgiving Day.
AMENITIES:
Participants who register by Monday, November 10 are guaranteed an awesome t-shirt. Don’t delay!
DJ, coffee and hot chocolate, snacks, and fun for all.
MORE DETAILS:
USATF sanctioned event
USATF Certified 5K Course - NJ25032MNS (click link)
MapMyRun Map (Click Here)
Paul Miller Grand Prix Event (500 points)
WALKERS ARE WELCOME
Strollers are welcome
For the safety of all participants, please leave your dogs, bikes, scooters, skates and the like at home. SORRY, NO DOGS
AWARDS: TBA
For any questions contact:
Katie Burke at Katieb@Lhymca.com
OR
Dante Gonzalez at Danteg@lhymca.com
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Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Mountain Lakes, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:57 AM and sets at 4:32 PM local time (EST) in Mountain Lakes on November 26, 2026 — 9h 34m of daylight.
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- Mountain Lakes 5K Races 2 races
- Mountain Lakes Running Calendar 2026 2 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Mountain Lakes events
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