The Mercer County Turkey Trot is an annual Thanksgiving morning race featuring a timed 5K run and a family-friendly 1-mile walk. The 2025 event will take place on Thursday, November 27 at Mercer County Park in West Windsor. The 5K race is at 8:30 a.m., and the walk begins at 8:45 a.m.

All proceeds benefit local food banks and pantries in Mercer County, helping neighbors in need during the holiday season

Since its beginning, the Turkey Trot has grown from a small community gathering into a sold-out holiday tradition that attracts runners, walkers, and families from across New Jersey. The event offers professional timing, a USATF-certified course, and a festive start to the holiday season.

Online registration is required. Visit the registration page to sign up early — this popular Thanksgiving Day race sells out quickly each year.

The race webpage has suggestions of what to bring for the food banks and pantries.

Participants range from casual walkers to serious athletes, and many families return every year to make the Turkey Trot part of their Thanksgiving celebration. It has become a highlight of the Mercer County holiday season, bringing people together for fun, fitness, and giving back.