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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
Mercer County Park, West Windsor NJ
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
35–50°F · some rain risk
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2025
51–60°F
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2024
44–61°F
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2023
27–53°F
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2022
37–54°F
dry
2021
36–47°F
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2020
50–64°F
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2019
35–59°F
dry
2018
36–53°F
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2017
36–49°F
dry
2016
40–51°F
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About this race
Mercer County Turkey Trot
The Mercer County Turkey Trot will take place on Thanksgiving rain or shine!
Event Overview
- Date: November 26, 2026
- Location: Mercer County Park, West Windsor, NJ
- Types: 5K race and 1 mile fun run/walk
- Cause: Proceeds support local food banks and pantries
Event Info
- Course Certification: The 5K course is certified by USA Track & Field (click here for a map of the race course).
- Accessibility: The course is paved and open to runners, families, and strollers. No dogs allowed.
- Start Time: The fun run/walk starts at 8:45 AM, with participants staged by approximate run times.
- Awards: Winners receive certificates for fastest overall male, female, and non-binary runners, plus awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in each age group.
Participant Perks
- T-shirts: Available for the first 1,000 registrants with limited sizes.
- Medals: Offered to the first 750 finishers.
- No Chip: 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk participants do not wear a chip, and no time is registered.
- Registration: Find more details at Mercer County Turkey Trot.
Packet Pick-Up
- Advance Pickup: Available on November 22nd and November 24th at McCaffrey's in West Windsor from 9:30 AM - 3 PM and 4 PM - 6:30 PM respectively.
- Race Day Pickup: Starts at 7 AM in the pavilion at the West Picnic Area in Mercer County Park.
- Recommendation: Please pick up packets on advance days to reduce race day traffic.
- Note: 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk participants do not require a bib number.
Form a Team
- Team Registration: Gather friends and form a team to support those in need.
- Discount: Teams with over 10 members will receive $3 off registration for each member.
- More Information: Visit www.MercerCountyTurkeyTrot.com for updates.
- Community Effort: Organized by a committee of Mercer County residents with proceeds donated to local food pantries.
Contact Information
- Support: If you or your organization are interested in supporting the event, please contact MercerTurkeyTrot@gmail.com.
Course map
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