Chatham Trot the Manor

NOV
26
2026
A Thanksgiving morning non-profit run in Chatham featuring a 1 mile fun run and a USATF-certified, chip-timed 5k to benefit local first responders.
Thu 26 Nov 2026
5 kilometers

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Chatham Trot the Manor

Chatham Trot the Manor is a non-profit run held on Thanksgiving morning to support local Chatham first responders. The event is based at the corner of Rowan Rd and Jackson Ave in Chatham, NJ 07928.

Distances include:

  • 1 Mile Fun Run
  • 5k Run

All 1 Mile participants receive a medal. For the 5k, medals are awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers and to the top three male and female finishers aged 12 and under.

The 5k is certified by USA Track and Field and is chip timed by Rock Race Timing. The 5k course uses two laps marked with black arrows for the first lap and green arrows for the second lap; a race map is provided.

Pre-registration fees are listed as $25 for the 5k and $20 for the 1 mile. Race day registration is $30 for races; cash is not accepted. Trot the Manor hats are available for $20, limited to 50 items. The first 500 registrants are guaranteed a shirt; shirt pickup is scheduled at Art with Heart on November 25 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Parking notices request observers to avoid streets marked NO PARKING, including Rowan Rd, Jackson Ave, and Kimball St; recommended streets for parking include Burgess St, Weston Ave, and Van Doren Ave.

Volunteers are sought for course monitoring, the water station, and registration. The event is held rain or shine unless conditions are deemed unsafe; if the race is cancelled there are no refunds. Participant tracking and results are available after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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