D&I Fitness Turkey Trot
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D&I Fitness Annual Turkey Trot
The D&I Fitness Annual Turkey Trot is an athletic event held on Thanksgiving morning in South Orange, New Jersey. Participants can choose between two different activities that follow a loop format. Both courses begin and end at the D&I Fitness facility located at 9 West South Orange Avenue.
Available distances include:
- 5K Run (3.2 miles)
- 2 Mile Walk
Registered participants can collect their race packets at the gym during the two days preceding the event. Registration is also available on the morning of the event, closing shortly before the start.
A percentage of the registration proceeds is donated to MEND, a non-profit organization that supports a network of food pantries. The organization provides healthy food, funding, and volunteer support to local food programs. In addition to the monetary donation, the event organizers collect physical food donations throughout the month of November and on the day of the race. Suggested items for donation include peanut butter, tuna in water, shelf-stable milk, cereal, rice, and dry beans. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
