Five-Alarm Turkey Trot

FIVE-ALARM TURKEY TROT

RACE DAY: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2026

CHECK IN: 7:45 AM-8:15 AM

RACE START: 9:00 AM

The Five-Alarm Turkey Trot will take place on Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 26, 2026, and will benefit Pequannock Fire Department Engine Co. 1. This flat, fast 5K course runs through the heart of Pequannock and is great for runners of all levels, including walkers and families. Participants will receive a custom bib and T-shirts will be available to the first 200 participants. Join us for a fun, community-focused event featuring music, vendors, and awards for top finishers.

For questions, please email fivealarmturkeytrot@gmail.com?

Top Male/Female in each age group: 

0-13
14-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56-65
66+

We are just days away from the First Annual Five-Alarm Turkey Trot 5K, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome over 500 runners to Greenview Park on Thanksgiving morning! Below are your final race day details so you can plan ahead and have a smooth, festive, fun-filled morning. 

 RACE DAY DETAILS

Race Start: 9:00 AM sharp
Same-Day Check-In: 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM cutoff
Greenview Park, Pompton Plains

Please arrive early—over 500 runners means check-in and restroom lines will be busy.
Carpool if possible!

 
  EARLY BIB PICKUP (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
Wednesday, November 26
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

  Pequannock Engine Company 1 Firehouse
30 Jackson Ave, Pequannock, NJ

Avoid the lines on race morning—swing by the firehouse the day before.

 
  FOOD & DRINK VENDORS
We’re excited to have Defying Gravitea and Pompton Nutrition on-site selling:

• Coffee  
• Light breakfast bites
• Shakes & energizing drinks
• Snacks
  
  

Spectators are welcome—bring family and friends to cheer, hang out, and enjoy the morning!

 
  RACE DAY VIBES
Expect:

• Music
• Big community energy
• Fire department pride
• Local vendor presence
• Lots of photo ops
• A brand-new hometown Thanksgiving tradition    
  

   

    PARKING INFORMATION

  There will be NO PARKING on West Parkway.

  Please use:

•       Colfax Drive neighborhood side streets

•  

        Ann Place and Ackerson Avenue

•  

       William Street

•  

       Overflow lot off Robert Place (open for the event)

       Volunteers will help guide parking.

       Carpooling is strongly encouraged.

 
  WANT TO PURCHASE A RACE T-SHIRT? (Optional)
Our first 200 registrants received complimentary shirts.
For anyone who would like to purchase a shirt as a keepsake:

  Order here:
https://www.storessimple.com/initialencounteremb/tt25

Please note:

Shirts will NOT arrive by race day
You may choose pickup or home delivery
 
Thank you for helping us launch an incredible Thanksgiving morning tradition. Your support benefits Pequannock Engine Company 1, and we cannot wait to see everyone at the starting line!

Warmly,
The Five-Alarm Turkey Trot Team
Pequannock Engine Company 1