The Chatham Turkey Trot

🦃 The Chatham Turkey Trot

Dear Neighbors & Friends,

I invite you to join us on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2025 for the 17th Annual Chatham Turkey Trot. The event consists of a 1 Mile Family Fun Run and a USA Track & Field certified 5K Race that takes participants through the scenic Highlands section of Chatham Township, NJ.

🎉 Event Overview

• Date: November 27, 2025
• Location: 110 Van Houton Avenue (under the American flag), Chatham, NJ
• Events: 1 Mile Family Fun Run and a 5K Race
• Website: Chatham Turkey Trot

💖 Community Impact

Each year, The Chatham Turkey Trot attracts more than 1,300 runners who help raise funds for our first responders and diabetes research and education. Since its inception in 2009, we have raised nearly $335,000 benefiting the:

• Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department
• Chatham Emergency Squad
• Chatham Township PBA #170
• Tunnel to Towers Foundation

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Tradition

Over the years, the Chatham Turkey Trot has become a family holiday tradition that offers expert and novice runners alike the opportunity to:

• Spend time with: Family, friends, and neighbors
• Raise funds for: First responders and diabetes research and education
• Break a sweat: Before the big meal

📧 Get Involved

I encourage you to navigate through our website to learn more about our beneficiaries, to view photos and videos of past Trots, and to read about the local businesses who have supported our efforts over the years. If you have an interest in sponsoring the Turkey Trot please email us at TheChathamTurkeyTrot@gmail.com.

🗓️ Important Reminders

You must register BEFORE November 1st (midnight 10/31) in order to receive a T-shirt. Sorry no exceptions.

Be sure to review Important Race Details in advance of the race for information related to parking, restrooms, pets, and more!

I hope to see you on Thanksgiving Day.

Best regards,

Curt Ritter
Founder & President
The Chatham Turkey Trot