D&I Fitness Annual Turkey Trot

The D&I Fitness Annual Turkey Trot begins Thanksgiving morning outside D&I Fitness at 9 West South Orange Avenue in South Orange, New Jersey. This local holiday race offers a 5K run and a 2-mile walk, allowing participants to choose between the full distance or a shorter loop before the day's festivities. The course begins and ends at the gym, keeping the event focused in downtown South Orange. A portion of the entry fee benefits MEND, a nonprofit supporting food pantries, and participants are encouraged to bring pasta and tuna donations for the gym. Registration typically costs in the low thirties, aligning with the neighborhood feel of a Turkey Trot designed for families, casual runners, walkers, and a practical food drive.