Chatham Turkey Trot
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About the race
The Chatham Turkey Trot is a community running event held annually on Thanksgiving Day in Chatham Township, New Jersey. The event includes a 1 Mile Family Fun Run and a USATF certified 5K race that travels through the Highlands neighborhood.
Distances:
- 1 Mile Family Fun Run
- 5K USATF certified race
Pre-registration fees are listed for each distance and a higher fee applies for race day registration. Participants must register before November 1 to receive a T-shirt. A signed waiver is required for all participants. The listed race location is 110 Van Houton Avenue, Chatham, NJ.
The event raises funds for local first responders, veterans, and diabetes research and education; beneficiaries have included local fire and emergency squads, diabetes education and research organizations, and related foundations. Organizers report nearly $365,000 raised since 2009 and attendance that regularly exceeds 1,300 participants.
Practical notes for participants: there are no public restrooms at the course, dogs are not allowed for safety reasons, and parking is limited to specific side streets below Van Houton Avenue. The event does not provide official runner timing though there are two race clocks along the route. Awards include ribbons for all 1 Mile participants and trophies or place awards for top finishers in age and gender categories in both races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
