Turkey Trot Turns 10 In Chatham

CHATHAM, NJ - As a kick-off to the Holiday Season The Chatham Turkey Trot will host its 10th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot in the Highlands section of Chatham Township Thursday.

“We invite runners and walkers, old and young, expert and novice, to participate in the 10th Annual Chatham Turkey Trot," said Chatham Township Mayor and President and Founder of the Chatham Turkey Trot Curt Ritter. "Whether you choose to participate in the 1 Mile Family Fun Run or our USA Track & Field certified 5K Race, it’s always great fun with family, friends, and neighbors as we come together as a community to kick-off the Holiday Season."

The race is scheduled for the Highlands section of Chatham Township at the corner of Seminole Way and 110 Van Houton Ave. In addition to the race, the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department will hang a 50-foot American flag from Ladder 12, its 100 foot aerial ladder truck, above the race course as runners race through what the organizers call one of the most scenic neighborhoods of Chatham Township.

Race Day Schedule:

• 8 a.m.: Race Day Registration/warm-ups
• 8:30 a.m.: 1 Mile Family Fun Run
• 9 a.m.: Program/National Anthem - USA Track & Field Certified 5K Race
• 9:50 a.m.: Award ceremony follows the conclusion of the race

Cost:

• 1 Mile Family Fun Run: $20/person
• USA Track & Field Certified 5K Race: $25/person Race Day:
• $30/person for all races

Those interested can register and pay online at www.TheChathamTurkeyTrot.org. Checks should be made payable to “The Chatham Turkey Trot.”

“Our funds raised benefit the Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department, the Diabetes Research Institute, the Chatham Emergency Squad and The Barton Center for Diabetes Education,” Ritter said.

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