14th Annual - Trot the Manor - Thanksgiving 2025

Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 3:30 AM EST

Location: Jackson and Rowan Rd, Chatham, NJ 07928
Type: Run

At a glance

Start your Thanksgiving with a beloved community tradition, supporting local first responders and a food drive in Chatham, NJ.

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Military & First Responders

Join the 14th Annual Trot the Manor, a cherished Thanksgiving Day tradition in Chatham, NJ. This event offers a 3.1-mile race and a 1-mile fun run, perfect for starting your holiday morning with community spirit. Beyond the run, it's a significant fundraiser, with proceeds supporting the Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department and Chatham Volunteer EMS. Runners are also invited to participate in a food drive, helping local residents in need. It's a wonderful way to give back and connect with your community.

From the organizer

14th Annual "Trot the Manor" Thanksgiving Day Tradition

When and where?

Thanksgiving Morning 7:30AM -Onsite Check-in/Breakfast 8:30AM- 1 Mile Fun Run 9:00AM- 5K Race

Corner of Jackson & Rowan Rd, Chatham Boro, NJ Yes! It's a Fundraiser!

Proceeds to benefit the Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department and Chatham Volunteer EMS How do I Register?

It's Easy! Registration via runsignup and/or website Will I get Shirt?

The first 500 registrations will be guaranteed a shirt (sizes cannot be guaranteed) Shirts distributed at Art with Heart , 13A Roosevelt Ave Chatham, NJ, 201-787-7014 Pick up Wednesday, November 26th 3-5PM.

Cost?

$25 for 5K/ $20 for 1 Mile Fun Run $30 for race day registration What's NEW this year?

We are selling “Trot" hats. We only have 40 hats so order now! Hats are not offered as a substitute for shirt giveaways. Trot the Manor Food Drive:

Our junior Trot the Manor committee members committed to help this effort and partnering with Chatham United Methodist Church. CUMC has been providing local residents in need with nonperishable food items on a weekly basis, and they are in constant need of restocking. In the spirit of Thanksgiving and all it stands for lets help others feel thankful by giving them something they very much need. You can help by dropping the following items: Non-Perishable Food, Toiletries, Diapers and Wipes Please drop off non-perishable food items to 24 Jackson Ave, Chatham, NJ by Monday, November 25th

Please submit your favorite picture to be posted and we will select and post "pictures from race day" Send pictures to the following email: Trotthemanor@gmail.com ANY QUESTIONS EMAIL: TROTTHEMANOR@GMAIL.COM

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