Hopewell Valley Turkey Trot
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Event overview
Hopewell Valley Turkey Trot 2025 is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Mercer Meadows, Rosedale Park on Federal City Road in Pennington, NJ. The event is an annual Thanksgiving Day 5K cross-country run that supports Hopewell Valley Wrestling. The event is held rain or shine. Organizers accept monetary donations to the Hopewell Valley mobile pantry and offer a "Fun-No-Run" option for those who want to support the event without running.
Race format and registration
The event includes an Open 5K XC Run and a Youth 5K XC Run (for high school students and younger). Listed registration fees are 5K XC Run ($30.00 plus a $4.09 transaction fee) and Youth 5K XC Run ($25.00 plus a $3.74 transaction fee). The first 300 registrants receive tech tees; cotton T-shirts are provided for registrations received by November 6 and thereafter while supplies last (adult sizes). Age groups are 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. The event schedule includes packet pick-up, a race warm-up, an awards ceremony for place winners, and an American Legion veterans photo. Past years' results and event photos are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.