Rock Trot
About this race
🦃 2nd Annual Rock Trot 5K & 1 Mile Walk
Thanksgiving Morning – Thursday, November 26, 2026
📍 Rock Ridge Golf Course, Hackettstown, NJ
Proudly Sponsored by The Medical Group of NJ – Foot Care Partners
Before you dig into the turkey and pie, kick off Thanksgiving morning with us at the 2nd Annual Rock Trot 5K & 1 Mile Walk!
After an incredible inaugural event, the Rock Trot is back for another Thanksgiving morning filled with fun, fitness, family, and community spirit on the scenic fairways of Rock Ridge Golf Course.
Whether you’re a competitive runner, casual walker, or simply looking for a fun way to start the holiday with family and friends, there’s a place for everyone at the Rock Trot!
🏃♀️ Event Highlights
✅ 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Walk on the beautiful Rock Ridge Golf Course
👕 Race T-shirts guaranteed to the first 200 registered participants
🏅 Finisher Medals for all participants
🏆 Age Group Awards
📸 Plenty of festive Thanksgiving photo opportunities
🎓 Proceeds support local student scholarships
📦 Packet Pickup
Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 The Nook at Rock Ridge Golf Course
Race-day packet pickup will also be available beginning at 8:00 AM.
📅 Race Day Schedule
🕗 Race Day Packet Pickup: 8:00 AM
🏃♂️ 5K Start: 9:00 AM
🚶♀️ 1 Mile Walk Start: 9:30 AM
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, walking with family and friends, or just making room for an extra slice of pie, the Rock Trot is the perfect way to start your Thanksgiving!
🦃 Come run, walk, give back, and celebrate Thanksgiving with our community!
✨ Register early to secure your race T-shirt and help us make the 2nd Annual Rock Trot an even bigger Thanksgiving tradition!
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Running
5K 2026/Rock Trot
Course: A unique 5K loop that winds through the golf course’s grassy fairways and paved cart paths — mostly flat with a few gentle hills.
1 Mile Fun Run 2025/Rock Trot
Typical race-day weather
Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Hackettstown.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Hackettstown
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Hackettstown 5K Races 4 races
- Hackettstown Running Calendar 2026 4 races
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- 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, 4 Hackettstown events
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