Totowa Turkey Trot 5K
About this race
🦃 8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5K 🦃
Northern New Jersey's Thanksgiving Tradition
Hosted by Totowa Recreation with the support of the Mayor and Council
Join us on Sunday, November 22, 2026 for the 8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5K! Whether you're racing for a personal best, walking with family, or continuing a holiday tradition, the Totowa Turkey Trot brings together runners, walkers, friends, and neighbors for an unforgettable community celebration.
🏃 Walkers Welcome. Families Encouraged. All Paces Celebrated.
For eight years, participants from across New Jersey have gathered in Totowa to kick off the Thanksgiving season with fitness, fun, and gratitude. Join hundreds of runners and walkers on our USATF-certified 5K course and experience one of the region's most anticipated holiday events.
🎽 Official Race Shirt
The first 1,000 registered participants will receive the official Totowa Turkey Trot commemorative long-sleeve Sport-Tec shirt.
🏅 Race Highlights
• USATF-Certified 5K Course
• Professional Race Timing
• Official Long-Sleeve Race Shirt*
• Team and Family Participation Welcome
• Post-Race Refreshments
• Fun and Festive Race-Day Atmosphere
📱 RunGo Navigation
Participants are encouraged to download the RunGo app (IOS or Android) prior to race day for course guidance and event information.
📣 Make It a Tradition!
Invite your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, there's a place for everyone at the Totowa Turkey Trot.
Register today and be part of the tradition.
Join fellow runners on November 1, 2026 for the Totowa Turkey Trot 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Totowa.
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Virtual Totowa Turkey Trot
🦃 Participate From Anywhere! Can't join us in Totowa? Complete your 5K wherever you are. Run, jog, walk, hike, or treadmill your way to the finish. Participants may complete the distance at any location during the virtual race window and submit results online. No matter where you participate, you'll be part of the 8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot tradition. Run • Walk • Give Thanks.
8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5K
⏰ Registration remains open until Race Day! Online registration for the 8th Annual Totowa Turkey Trot 5K will remain available until 8:45 AM on Sunday, November 22, 2026, just 15 minutes BEFORE the official 9:00 AM start. Don't wait until the last minute, though! The first 1,000 registered participants will receive the official commemorative long-sleeve race shirt while supplies last. Register early, skip the stress, and be ready to Run • Walk • Give Thanks.
Weather Overview
These values represent the 6-year monthly averages for November in Totowa.
About Totowa
Totowa Turkey Trot 5K takes place in Totowa, New Jersey, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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