5K 2026/Rock Trot
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $35.00
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🦃 2nd Annual Rock Trot 5K & 1 Mile Walk
Thanksgiving Morning – Thursday, November 26, 2026
📍 Rock Ridge Golf Course, Hackettstown, NJ
Proudly Sponsored by The Medical Group of NJ – Foot Care Partners
Before you dig into the turkey and pie, kick off Thanksgiving morning with us at the 2nd Annual Rock Trot 5K & 1 Mile Walk!
After an incredible inaugural event, the Rock Trot is back for another Thanksgiving morning filled with fun, fitness, family, and community spirit on the scenic fairways of Rock Ridge Golf Course.
Whether you’re a competitive runner, casual walker, or simply looking for a fun way to start the holiday with family and friends, there’s a place for everyone at the Rock Trot!
🏃♀️ Event Highlights
✅ 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Walk on the beautiful Rock Ridge Golf Course
👕 Race T-shirts guaranteed to the first 200 registered participants
🏅 Finisher Medals for all participants
🏆 Age Group Awards
📸 Plenty of festive Thanksgiving photo opportunities
🎓 Proceeds support local student scholarships
📦 Packet Pickup
Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 The Nook at Rock Ridge Golf Course
Race-day packet pickup will also be available beginning at 8:00 AM.
📅 Race Day Schedule
🕗 Race Day Packet Pickup: 8:00 AM
🏃♂️ 5K Start: 9:00 AM
🚶♀️ 1 Mile Walk Start: 9:30 AM
Whether you’re chasing a personal best, walking with family and friends, or just making room for an extra slice of pie, the Rock Trot is the perfect way to start your Thanksgiving!
🦃 Come run, walk, give back, and celebrate Thanksgiving with our community!
✨ Register early to secure your race T-shirt and help us make the 2nd Annual Rock Trot an even bigger Thanksgiving tradition!
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Official finishing times from previous editions of Rock Trot — 2025.
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Jason Russack | 18:34.12 |
| 🥈 | Lucas Venske | 18:58.67 |
| 🥉 | Brett Hertzig | 19:03.28 |
| 4 | Christian Ingenito | 20:11.54 |
| 5 | Andy Biss | 20:20.86 |
| 6 | Dylan Benbow | 20:44.41 |
| 7 | Kristian Martinez | 21:44.55 |
| 8 | David Grozea | 21:59.04 |
| 9 | Paul Chevalier | 21:59.03 |
| 10 | Kevin Szeles | 21:55.99 |
| 11 | Carlo Alegria | 22:45.77 |
| 12 | Erin Murphy | 22:05.88 |
| 13 | Jeffrey Markle | 22:59.38 |
| 14 | Savannah McLaughlin | 22:35.05 |
| 15 | Sean Kearney | 23:15.67 |
| 16 | Harry Soffer | 23:19.17 |
| 17 | Alison Berrios | 22:39.49 |
| 18 | E. Mohyuddin | 23:26.16 |
| 19 | Vengelo Hardmon | 23:30.78 |
| 20 | Shawn Lavery | 23:41.02 |
| 21 | Evan Collins | 23:42.01 |
| 22 | Raeanna Cope | 23:49.52 |
| 23 | Tanner Perez | 23:21.2 |
| 24 | Todd Martelli | 23:23.02 |
| 25 | Max Machado | 23:22.9 |
| 26 | Fred Berrios | 23:28.12 |
| 27 | William Martelli | 23:31 |
| 28 | Jesse Lipner | 24:16.04 |
| 29 | Brenda Dougherty | 24:22.79 |
| 30 | Meghan Marvin | 24:32.3 |
| 31 | Steven O'Connor | 24:39.03 |
| 32 | Connor Gamble | 24:37.82 |
| 33 | William Spies | 24:42.7 |
| 34 | Maria Naccarato | 24:57.36 |
| 35 | Brendan Stewart | 24:58.23 |
| 36 | Emily Wintermute | 25:04.81 |
| 37 | Adriana Diaz | 25:04.18 |
| 38 | Lauren Marone | 25:01.82 |
| 39 | Vytrel Hardmon | 25:14.85 |
| 40 | Gabrielle Herman | 25:23.57 |
| 41 | Shannon Boyle | 25:22.82 |
| 42 | Kyle Dellosso | 25:26 |
| 43 | José Pamos | 25:21.03 |
| 44 | Meghan Barnes | 25:35.73 |
| 45 | Anthony Spera | 25:35.64 |
| 46 | Justin Kitts | 25:36.81 |
| 47 | William Wintermute | 25:43 |
| 48 | Kayla Lavery | 25:48.85 |
| 49 | Adam Bungarden | 25:48.54 |
| 50 | Rebekah Scott | 24:21.78 |
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