About the Chatham Turkey Trot
The course runs through the Highlands section of Chatham Township, a residential area that gives the route a neighborhood feel rather than a park or trail setting. The shorter distance goes first, and the longer race follows after a brief awards ceremony, so the morning has a natural rhythm with plenty of time to settle in before the start.
This is a Thanksgiving morning race, which means the crowd skews toward families running together before the holiday meal. The two distances start under an American flag, which serves as a gathering point. The race supports local first responders and diabetes research, and that purpose is visible in how the event is organized and who tends to show up.
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Distances & Start Times
5K11/26/2026 09:00$25
1 Mile11/26/2026 08:30$20
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