Bradley Beach Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Bradley Beach, New Jersey
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for a heartwarming and fun-filled Thanksgiving tradition at the Bradley Beach Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025! Taking place in the picturesque coastal town of Bradley Beach, Monmouth, this 2-mile run/walk promises to be a delightful way to kick off the holiday season. Organized by local resident Christian Pepe, a freshman at Christian Brothers Academy, this event embodies the spirit of community, gratitude, and service, with all proceeds benefiting the Mercy Center to help feed the homeless during the holidays.
Join friends, family, and fellow community members for a joyful morning filled with laughter, camaraderie, and of course, the chance to don your best Thanksgiving-themed costumes! While this is a fun run without official timing or bibs, participants are encouraged to embrace the festive spirit. The day will begin with an opening ceremony at 8:15 AM, followed by the race start at 8:30 AM. Don't miss out on this opportunity to spread kindness and celebrate the true meaning of Thanksgiving while making cherished memories along the beautiful Bradley Beach Boardwalk!
Join friends, family, and fellow community members for a joyful morning filled with laughter, camaraderie, and of course, the chance to don your best Thanksgiving-themed costumes! While this is a fun run without official timing or bibs, participants are encouraged to embrace the festive spirit. The day will begin with an opening ceremony at 8:15 AM, followed by the race start at 8:30 AM. Don't miss out on this opportunity to spread kindness and celebrate the true meaning of Thanksgiving while making cherished memories along the beautiful Bradley Beach Boardwalk!
Organiser's Description
BRADLEY BEACH TURKEY TROT - 2 MILE RUN/WALK
Christian Pepe, a freshman at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) and resident of Bradley Beach, NJ, is organizing this years Turkey Trot Fun Run on Thanksgiving morning. Inspired by CBAs strong tradition of faith, character, leadership and service. Christian wanted to turn his love of community and running into an opportunity to give back.
All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Mercy Center to help feed the homeless during the holiday season a cause close to Christians heart. Through this event, he hopes to spread the spirit of gratitude and service that CBA instills in all its students, reminding everyone that Thanksgiving is about giving as much as it is about thanks.
Join Christian and the Bradley Beach community for a fun, meaningful morning that makes a difference!
PLEASE READ - We are beyond overwhelmed by the amount of support, donations, and overall positivity for this race and its mission. Because this is our first event, we had to cap the number of runners to ensure everything goes smoothly.
PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP ON RACE DAY IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED.
Race Day Information:
Costumes Encouraged - This is a FUN runlets have FUN! Turkey and Thanksgiving-themed costumes are absolutely welcome.
No Bibs or Timers - Please note that this is a fun run. There will be no bibs or official timing. Come ready to enjoy the morning with your friends, family and local community.
T-Shirt Pickup - Please utilize the Wednesday night pickup at Darcys to avoid race-day delays. Wednesday, 500 PM @ Darcys
Race-Day Schedule (Meet at Bradley Beach Gazebo - Boardwalk - Ocean Ave and 5th)
T-Shirt Pickup: 700 AM (Please utilize Wed Night 5-7pm Darcy's Tavern)
Opening Ceremony: 8:15 AM
Race Start: 8:30 AM
PLEASE ALLOW ENOUGH TIME FOR PARKING. WE ARE SUPER EXCITED FOR THE TROT. THANK YOU EVERYONE!!
PLEASE NOTE: LATE SIGN UPS WILL NOT RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. IF YOU ARE NOT ASKED FOR A SHIRT SIZE WHEN REGISTERING YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A SHIRT (SORRY BUT WE HAD TO CALL IN THE SHIRT ORDER). YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO CHECK IN RACE DAY!
Christian Pepe, a freshman at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) and resident of Bradley Beach, NJ, is organizing this years Turkey Trot Fun Run on Thanksgiving morning. Inspired by CBAs strong tradition of faith, character, leadership and service. Christian wanted to turn his love of community and running into an opportunity to give back.
All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Mercy Center to help feed the homeless during the holiday season a cause close to Christians heart. Through this event, he hopes to spread the spirit of gratitude and service that CBA instills in all its students, reminding everyone that Thanksgiving is about giving as much as it is about thanks.
Join Christian and the Bradley Beach community for a fun, meaningful morning that makes a difference!
PLEASE READ - We are beyond overwhelmed by the amount of support, donations, and overall positivity for this race and its mission. Because this is our first event, we had to cap the number of runners to ensure everything goes smoothly.
PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP ON RACE DAY IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED.
Race Day Information:
Costumes Encouraged - This is a FUN runlets have FUN! Turkey and Thanksgiving-themed costumes are absolutely welcome.
No Bibs or Timers - Please note that this is a fun run. There will be no bibs or official timing. Come ready to enjoy the morning with your friends, family and local community.
T-Shirt Pickup - Please utilize the Wednesday night pickup at Darcys to avoid race-day delays. Wednesday, 500 PM @ Darcys
Race-Day Schedule (Meet at Bradley Beach Gazebo - Boardwalk - Ocean Ave and 5th)
T-Shirt Pickup: 700 AM (Please utilize Wed Night 5-7pm Darcy's Tavern)
Opening Ceremony: 8:15 AM
Race Start: 8:30 AM
PLEASE ALLOW ENOUGH TIME FOR PARKING. WE ARE SUPER EXCITED FOR THE TROT. THANK YOU EVERYONE!!
PLEASE NOTE: LATE SIGN UPS WILL NOT RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. IF YOU ARE NOT ASKED FOR A SHIRT SIZE WHEN REGISTERING YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A SHIRT (SORRY BUT WE HAD TO CALL IN THE SHIRT ORDER). YOU ARE STILL REQUIRED TO CHECK IN RACE DAY!
Races
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Bradley Beach Turkey Trot - 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$32.80
CLOSEDPLEASE READ - We are beyond overwhelmed by the amount of support, donations, and overall positivity for this race and its mission. Because this is our first event, we had to cap the number of runners to ensure everything goes smoothly. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP ON RACE DAY IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED. Race Day Information: Costumes Encouraged - This is a FUN runlets have FUN! Turkey and Thanksgiving-themed costumes are absolutely welcome. No Bibs or Timers - Please note that this is a fun run. There will be no bibs or official timing. Come ready to enjoy the morning with your friends, family and local community. T-Shirt Pickup - Please utilize the Wednesday night pickup at Darcys to avoid race-day delays. Wednesday, 500 PM @ Darcys Race-Day Schedule (Meet at Bradley Beach Gazebo - Boardwalk - Ocean Ave and 5th) T-Shirt Pickup: 700 AM (Please utilize Wed Night 5-7pm Darcy's Tavern) Opening Ceremony: 8:15 AM Race Start: 8:30 AM PLEASE ALLOW ENOUGH TIME FOR PARKING. WE ARE SUPER EXCITED FOR THE TROT. THANK YOU EVERYONE!! PLEASE NOTE: Late sign ups will NOT receive a t-shirt. If you are not asked for a shirt size when registering you will not receive a shirt (sorry but we had to call in the shirt order). You are still required to check in race day!
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