River Vale Run 4 the Love and Fitness with Friends Turkey Trot Charity 5K
About this race
The Township of River Vale Sponsors this event
The vision of Run 4 the Love LLC and Fitness with Friends is to help communities become healthy, fit, and happy by providing coaching, clinics and classes for everyone young and old. We also have had a dream of bringing a 5k race to River Vale which we first did that in the Fall 0f 2022. And now again, we want River Vale with its picturesque streets, small hometown feel, and vibrant community spirit, to be the star of this brand new 3.1-mile journey with our very first Turkey Trot.
🦃 Why Join Our Turkey Trot 5K This Year?
1. A Healthy Start to the Holidays
Running (or walking!) the Turkey Trot is the perfect way to kick off Thanksgiving. You’ll feel energized, burn some calories, and head into the big meal guilt-free.
2. Fun for All Ages & Abilities
Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual jogger, or just want to stroll with family, the Turkey Trot welcomes everyone. Strollers, costumes, and festive spirit are highly encouraged!
3. Community Spirit
This race isn’t just about running—it’s about bringing neighbors, friends, and families together. We are hoping this Trot becomes a local tradition that creates lasting memories.
4. Support a Great Cause
Proceeds from the event help goes to Helping Hand Food Pantry. Every step you take makes a difference for people in need right here in our community.
5. Prizes & Festive Fun
Age group awards. Plus, you’ll enjoy music, cheering, and a warm community atmosphere.
6. Tradition You’ll Want to Keep
Once you’ve done it, you’ll want to come back year after year. The Turkey Trot is the type of tradition that kids, families, and friends look forward to every holiday season.
This is a race for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities and perfect for the entire family.
Starts at Mark Lane Sports Complex
Registration begins at 7:00 am.
Race Time begins 8:00 am.
ADULT FEE: $25
CHILD FEE: $15
REGISTRATION FEE WILL INCREASE TO $30 FOR ADULTS AND $20 PER CHILD ON 11/20.
Registrants will receive a commemorative River Vale Turkey Trot T-shirt!- MUST REGISTER BY 11/15 TO BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT. IF REGISTERED AFTER 11/15 IT IS DEPENDENT ON HOW MANY LATE REGISTRATIONS WE RECEIVE.
This is a race for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Registrants will receive a commemorative Fitness with Friends and River Vale T-shirt!
Profits will be donated to the Helping Hand Food Pantry located in Hillsdale, NJ.
We are excited to share that this run will be timed electronically and populated into our database.
PRIZES
5 PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED
$100 VISA GIFT CARD FOR 1ST PLACE MALE ADULT RACER
$100 VISA GIFT CARD FOR 1ST PLACE FEMALE ADULT RACER
$100 VISA GIFT CARD 1ST PLACE 13 AND UNDER FEMALE RACER
$100 VISA GIFT CARD 1ST PLACE 13 AND UNDER MALE RACER
$100 VISA GIFT CARD 1ST RIVER VALE RESIDENT
Proceeds will be donated to The Helping Hand Food Pantry
The Helping Hand Food Pantry is a non-profit charitable organization granted 501(C)(3) status by the IRS. It is entirely staffed by dedicated volunteers and relies on private donations, grocery stores, fundraisers, food drives, and grants to serve those in need. We currently serve approximately 1252 neighbors every month, including senior citizens, the disabled, active military members, as well as veterans. We are open on Monday evenings and the first Saturday morning of every month. Donations are accepted during these times or non-perishable foods can be placed in the covered outdoor receptacles at any time. The pantry serves community members from the towns of Emerson, Hillsdale, Oradell, Montvale, River Vale, Washington Township, Westwood, and Woodcliff Lake.
Our Spring Fling 5k's, Town Day 5k's, Shamrock Run 5k, and last years inaugural Turkey Trot has allowed us to donate over $10000 to this amazing organization that gives to people in need in our very own community!
WE THANK OUR SPONSORS
GOLD:
- LUKIN CENTER FOR PSYCOTHERAPY
- BALLOON CHICA
- SCHMITT & CO LANDSCAPING
- RUN 4 THE LOVE
- FITNESS WITH FRIENDS
SILVER:
- NYACK SMILES
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2026 River Vale Run 4 the Love and Fitness with Friends Turkey Trot Charity 5k
Registration is $25 for adults and $15 for kids under 10; and the proceeds goes to The Helping Hands Food Pantry
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in River Vale, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 4:30 PM local time (EST) in River Vale on November 26, 2026 — 9h 34m of daylight.
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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, 1 River Vale event
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