{"race":{"race_id":172238,"name":"2026 Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA","last_date":"11\/27\/2025","last_end_date":"11\/27\/2025","next_date":"11\/26\/2026","next_end_date":"11\/26\/2026","is_draft_race":"F","is_private_race":"F","is_registration_open":"T","created":"10\/9\/2024 16:29","last_modified":"10\/30\/2026 13:04","description":"<p><span style=\"color:rgb( 247 , 120 , 9 );font-size:18pt\"><strong>Gobble, gobble! Get ready to trot!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is proud to host the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot for the third year, continuing a beloved Thanksgiving tradition made possible by the community members who established and supported it over the years.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are racing toward a personal best, walking with family, jogging alongside friends, or cheering from the sidelines, everyone has a place in the flock. Lace up your running shoes, bring your Thanksgiving spirit, and join us for a fun, festive morning filled with achievement, belonging, and community connection.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 247 , 120 , 9 )\"><strong>Race Details<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li>Thursday, November 26, 2026 \u2014 Rain or Shine<\/li><li>Race Start: 9:00 AM<\/li><li>Check-In and Race-Day Registration: 7:30 AM<\/li><li>Start and Finish: Wildwood Elementary School<\/li><li>51 Glen Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046<\/li><\/ul>\n<p>The Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot is a USATF-sanctioned 5K for participants of all ages and abilities. Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome. Children ages 2 and younger participate free.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:rgb( 247 , 120 , 9 );font-size:14pt\"><strong>Race-Day Schedule<\/strong><\/span><br \/>7:30 AM \u2014 Check-In and Race-Day Registration<br \/>8:50 AM \u2014 Call to the Post<br \/>9:00 AM \u2014 Start Trotting<\/p>\n<p>Race packets may be picked up at the start location on race morning, but advance packet pickup is strongly encouraged to avoid crowds and additional wait time.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 247 , 120 , 9 )\">Preferred Packet Pickup<\/span><\/strong><br \/>Tuesday, November 24 and Wednesday, November 25<br \/>8:00 AM\u20138:00 PM<\/p>\n<p>Lakeland Hills Family YMCA<br \/>100 Fanny Road<br \/>Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 247 , 120 , 9 )\">Entry Fee<\/span><\/strong><br \/>$35 \u2014 Through Wednesday, November 18 at 11:59 PM<br \/>$40 \u2014 Beginning Thursday, November 19, including Thanksgiving Day<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:rgb( 247 , 120 , 9 );font-size:14pt\"><strong>Event Amenities<\/strong><\/span><br \/>Participants who register by Monday, November 9 are guaranteed an event T-shirt.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a festive race-day atmosphere featuring a DJ, coffee, hot chocolate, snacks, and Thanksgiving fun for the entire community.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color:rgb( 247 , 120 , 9 );font-size:14pt\"><strong>Additional Race Information<\/strong><\/span><br \/>USATF-sanctioned event<br \/>USATF Certified 5K Course \u2014 NJ25032MNS<br \/>Paul Miller Grand Prix Event \u2014 500 points<br \/>Walkers and strollers are welcome<br \/>Awards information coming soon<br \/>For everyone\u2019s safety, dogs, bicycles, scooters, skates, and similar equipment are not permitted on the course.<\/p>\n<p>Join the Flock<br \/>Celebrate achievement, strengthen community relationships, and begin Thanksgiving Day with an experience that brings everyone together.<\/p>\n<p>Register today and make the Mountain Lakes Turkey 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