The Sparta Education Foundation Turkey Trot, presented by Krogh's

The Sparta Education Foundation Turkey Trot, presented by Krogh's

Event Date and Location

• Date: November 26th, 2026
• Location: 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta, NJ
• Details: Celebrate the 20th Annual running of the Turkey Trot.
• More Info: Visit the race website.

Supporting Education

• Mission: Support innovative educational grants made by the Sparta Education Foundation.
• Goal: Promote educational excellence in Sparta Township’s public schools.

New Features This Year

• Long-Sleeved T-Shirts: Adult T-Shirts will be long-sleeved for the 20th Anniversary.
• Registration: Make sure to register early to secure your size for the commemorative shirts!
• Race Timing: Race results will use Chip time instead of gun time for more accuracy.
• Goody-Bag Free: The race will be goody-bag free for less waste and more time to enjoy the event.

Race Details

• Event Type: 5K Run/Walk and a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.
• Awards: Medals for finishers by age group, including youth age group medals.
• Overall Awards: Top three Male, Female, and Non-Binary finishers.
• Age Categories: Awards for age groups from 5 and under up to 80+

The Course

• Certification: Out-and-back USATF-certified course.
• Start/Finish: Starts and ends at Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub.

Support and Refund Policy

• Charity Event: Proceeds support the Sparta Education Foundation.
• Refund Policy: There will be no refunds if this event is canceled due to reasons beyond our control.