WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – The WMC Memorial 5K Turkey Trot, a cherished community event, will take place on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28, continuing a long-standing tradition that honors the memories of several local individuals while benefiting the community.
The race was originally established to remember Kyleigh D’Alessio and Tanner Birch, and in subsequent years, it has also paid tribute to the lives of Stephen Berstler and Paul Heembrock. All proceeds from the event will support the memorial scholarships in their names, as well as Project Graduation, Community Night Out, and new recreational projects aimed at improving the Township.
The 5K course, which runs through the grounds of West Morris Central High School, starts behind one of the school’s soccer fields and finishes on the track surrounding the football field. Runners will loop the course twice to complete the full 5 kilometers.
Participants are encouraged to arrive early to register, with registration open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. Walk-on participants are welcome. The race will officially begin at 8:00 a.m., just in time to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday with some physical activity and community spirit.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024 – Thanksgiving Day
- Time: Registration 7:00-7:45 AM | Race starts at 8:00 AM
- Location: West Morris Central High School, 259 Bartley Rd., Chester, NJ
- Course: The 5K runs through the school grounds, starting behind the soccer fields and finishing on the track.
For more information and to register, click here.
