Gobble, gobble, get ready to trot! The Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot, hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, is coming up, and we want YOU to lace up and run like you’re chasing the last piece of pie! Whether you’re racing for a personal best, jogging with friends, or just looking for a fun way to burn off those Thanksgiving calories, this trot’s for you. So, dust off those running shoes, bring your best turkey day spirit, and let’s make this the most fun, feather-filled event of the year! Don’t miss out—join the flock and register today!
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is excited to continue the legacy of the Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot, a cherished tradition that brings together the community each holiday season. Whether you're running, walking, or cheering on participants, join us in Mountain Lakes for a memorable event that supports our community and fosters the spirit of togetherness.
The 2025 Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot takes place Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27 (Rain or Shine). The race is a 5K and is a fun event for all ages. Ages 2 and under are free. Race starts at 9:00 AM. Check-in and registration begin at 7:30 AM. Race packets will be available for pick-up the day prior at Lakeland Hills YMCA Welcome Center. We highly recommend picking up packet day before to avoid crowds and added wait time.
IMPORTANT: RACE START LOCATION HAS BEEN MOVED. THE RACE START LOCATION IS NOW AT WILDWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 51 GLEN RD, MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ 07046
RACE SCHEDULE:
7:30 – Check-in and Registration
8:50 – Call to the Post
9:00 – Start Trotting
ATTENTION: RACE START/FINISH LOCATION CHANGE: TBA
PACKET PICK UP DAY OF RACE AT START LOCATION
PACKET PICK-UP (PREFERRED): YOU CAN PICK-UP PACKET NOVEMBER 25 AND NOVEMBER 26 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM AT:
LAKELAND HILLS FAMILY YMCA
100 FANNY ROAD
MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ 07046
ENTRY FEE:
$35 – Through, Wednesday, November 19, 11:59 PM
$40 – Beginning Thursday, November 20 including Thanksgiving Day.
AMENITIES:
Participants who register by Monday, November 10 are guaranteed an awesome t-shirt. Don’t delay!
DJ, coffee and hot chocolate, snacks, and fun for all.
MORE DETAILS:
USATF sanctioned event
USATF Certified 5K Course - NJ25032MNS (click link)
Paul Miller Grand Prix Event (500 points)
WALKERS ARE WELCOME
Strollers are welcome
For the safety of all participants, please leave your dogs, bikes, scooters, skates and the like at home. SORRY, NO DOGS
AWARDS: TBA
For any questions contact:
Katie Burke at Katieb@Lhymca.com
OR
Dante Gonzalez at Danteg@lhymca.com
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Mountain Lakes.
Learn more about the host city, Mountain Lakes.
Mountain Lakes is a borough in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, and a suburb of New York City. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 4,472, an increase of 312 (+7.5%) from the 2010 census count of 4,160, which in turn had reflected a decline of 96 (−2.3%) from the 4,256 recorded at the 2000 census.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of Mountain Lakes Turkey Trot Hosted by Lakeland Hills Family YMCA.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Max Kahn | 16:36.07 | |
| 🥈 | Austin Hudak | 16:40.73 | |
| 🥉 | Michelangelo Lepore | 17:00.88 | |
| 4 | Brandon Keyt | 17:31.27 | |
| 5 | Hogan Hyatt | 17:44.48 | |
| 6 | George Rudolph | 18:06.43 | |
| 7 | Anthony DiBianca | 18:14.26 | |
| 8 | Donald Kirschner | 18:22.92 | |
| 9 | Mike Soroko | 18:25.72 | |
| 10 | Arya Shah | 18:35.33 | |
| 11 | Daniel Clavijo | 18:42.53 | |
| 12 | Brian Savage | 18:44.75 | |
| 13 | Brian Frank | 19:03.38 | |
| 14 | Andrew Berger | 19:03.95 | |
| 15 | Brian Metz | 19:07.77 | |
| 16 | Vansh Patel | 19:14.57 | |
| 17 | Waleska Falls | 19:18.93 | |
| 18 | Andrew Portas | 19:28.4 | |
| 19 | Violet Page | 19:41.25 | |
| 20 | Ian Johnson | 19:41.23 | |
| 21 | V. Sathyanarayanan | 19:47.26 | |
| 22 | Patrick Adinolfi | 19:52.22 | |
| 23 | Michael Cera | 19:57.15 | |
| 24 | Justin Novoshelski | 19:58.2 | |
| 25 | Chris Deatrick | 19:46.34 | |
| 26 | Rajinder Singh | 19:59.62 | |
| 27 | Brad Van Kalsbeck | 20:08.52 | |
| 28 | Cody Wright | 20:08.04 | |
| 29 | Vincent Labanca | 20:29.19 | |
| 30 | Ali Cherry | 20:33.75 | |
| 31 | Gil Benitez | 20:42.19 | |
| 32 | Greg Lowry | 20:50.65 | |
| 33 | Andrew Matty | 20:52.99 | |
| 34 | Alexander Maybury | 20:43.37 | |
| 35 | NICHOLAS A TURBEN | 20:59 | |
| 36 | Aidan Macdonell | 20:57.81 | |
| 37 | N. Beck | 21:02.98 | |
| 38 | Hank Kauffman | 20:54.52 | |
| 39 | Sarah Hoff | 21:02.15 | |
| 40 | Callum Munn | 20:56.82 | |
| 41 | Katherine OKeefe | 21:04.03 | |
| 42 | Thomas Berei | 21:10.2 | |
| 43 | Vincenzo lepore | 21:10.18 | |
| 44 | Julia Jablonska | 21:16.64 | |
| 45 | James Hirschfeld | 21:14.04 | |
| 46 | Meghan Metz | 21:14.76 | |
| 47 | Catherine Azares | 21:17.36 | |
| 48 | Krista Purnell | 21:11.92 | |
| 49 | William Berei | 21:26.78 | |
| 50 | Bryan Coward | 21:37.19 |
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