Trot the Manor - Thanksgiving
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Event overview
The 14th Annual Trot the Manor takes place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 26, 2026, in Chatham, NJ (corner of Jackson and Rowan Road). The event features two distances:
- 5K Run
- 1 Mile Fun Run
The event is a fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department and Chatham Volunteer EMS. The event is described as a Thanksgiving morning tradition and provides an on-site check-in and breakfast.
Registration and logistics
Registration is available via RunSignUp and the event website. Entry fees listed are $25 for the 5K and $20 for the 1 Mile Fun Run; a race day registration fee is listed as $30. The first 500 registered participants are guaranteed a shirt, though sizes cannot be guaranteed. Shirts are distributed from Art with Heart, 13A Roosevelt Ave, Chatham, NJ. The event is offering a limited run of 40 "Trot" hats; hats are not a substitute for shirt giveaways.
The race runs a community food drive in partnership with Chatham United Methodist Church. Accepted donations include non-perishable food, toiletries, diapers, and wipes. Donations may be dropped off at 24 Jackson Ave, Chatham, NJ by Monday November 25, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
