Need something to do on Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is a day to be with loved ones and to be thankful for the blessings in our lives. For many, it is a slo a day to help others and there are numerous charity runs held every Thanksgiving. Here are just a few.

<a href=”http://www.raceforum.com/11/ttmorris.pdf”>Morris Township 7th Annual Turkey Trot</a> The Sweetie Pig Foundation hosts this  1 mile walk/run to help benefit the Interfaith Food Pantry, and the Literacy Volunteers of Morris County.

<a href=”http://www.ceaemployment.com/Events/Turkey-Trot.aspx”>21st Annual CEA/Johanna Foods 5K Turkey trot</a> This 5K in Flemington is sponsored by Johanna Foods benefits the Center for Educational Advancement and the Spring Run School. They provide education and employment services to adults and youths with special needs.

<a href=”http://www.kroghsturkeytrot.com”>The Krogh’s Turkey Trot 2013</a> Since 2006, nearly $350,000 has been raised for the Sparta Education project, a non-profit whose goal is to strengthen public schools and support teachers and the educational process.

<a href=”http://www.ashenfelterclassic.com”>Ashenfelter Classic 8K run</a> This annual race has raised over $100,000 since 2005 with most of the proceeds benefiting The Glen Ridge Educational Foundation.

<a href=”http://dickmeighan5krun.org”>Dick Meighan 5K Run</a> Named for a victim of the 9/11 attacks, the Dick Meighan Run has raised over $100,000 since 9/11 for a variety of different causes including DARE, Sheltor Our Sisters, Boy scouts and Girl Scouts as well as the local Ambulance Corp. This year they are trying to set a worlds record for the most participants in a Thanksgiving day run.