The Two Town Turkey Trot, a new race being held by Delaware River Towns Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, takes place at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
The Two Town Turkey Trot, a new race being held by Delaware River Towns Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau, takes place at 8 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Over 450 runners are expected to take part in the 5K race and 1-mile health walk from Lambertville to New Hope, according to a news release. The race begins at Lambertville Station Inn and will be run rain, shine or snow.
"It is our pleasure to bring this healthful, national tradition of a Thanksgiving Day run to the Delaware River Towns, and we are excited to present the first cross-state run to our region," said Glenn Davis, Chamber President. "We know that the runners and spectators will love the beauty that is amplified this time of year in the down towns of New Hope and Lambertville, and look forward to continuing this tradition annually on Thanksgiving."
Starting and ending in downtown Lambertville, the course will take runners across the historic Lambertville-New Hope Bridge, through the streets of New Hope, back across the bridge and through Lambertville's historic downtown business district.
"We are thrilled to expose a broader audience to the Delaware River Towns, and feel that creating a Turkey Trot through New Hope and Lambertville will be the perfect way to kick off the holiday season in these beautiful, historic communities," said David Morgan, the Chamber Executive Director.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the chamber and Fisherman's Mark, a local non-profit helping those in need. All runners and spectators are asked to bring a non- perishable food item to benefit the food pantry.
The Two Town Turkey Trot joins the CEA/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot 5K and 2-Mile fitness walk, being held the same day in Flemington. This race, now in its 24th year, is one of the largest in the region, drawing thousands each year.
Proceeds from the CEA/Johanna Foods Turkey Trot benefit the new CEA School and CEA, a borough-based nonprofit that has been facilitating career pathways and community employment for people with disabilities since 1970.