EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot 5k & 1 Miler
- Date Sat 28th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
- Price $11.60 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the 12th Annual EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot, taking place on Saturday, November 28, 2026, in beautiful Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic County! This exciting event features two race distances: the challenging 5K run and a fun 1-mile walk, both kicking off at 9 AM. Pre-registration opens at 8 AM on race morning, so be sure to secure your spot early—registration fees are just $30 for the 5K and $10 for the 1-mile walk if you pre-register.
Participants will enjoy a stunning course that winds through sandy beaches and wooded trails, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and invigorating challenges. The first 100 runners in the 5K will receive a special T-shirt, and winners in various age categories will be recognized! With convenient off-site parking and shuttle service from Atlantic Christian School, you'll have a hassle-free race day experience. Join us for a fantastic morning, support a great cause, and make unforgettable memories in the heart of South Jersey's nature reserve!
Participants will enjoy a stunning course that winds through sandy beaches and wooded trails, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and invigorating challenges. The first 100 runners in the 5K will receive a special T-shirt, and winners in various age categories will be recognized! With convenient off-site parking and shuttle service from Atlantic Christian School, you'll have a hassle-free race day experience. Join us for a fantastic morning, support a great cause, and make unforgettable memories in the heart of South Jersey's nature reserve!
Organiser's Description
THE 12TH ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K RUN AND 1 MILE FUN WALK
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2026 AT 9 AM (RAIN OR SHINE)
5K & 1 MILER PRE-REGISTRATION STARTS 8AM RACE MORNING. 5K STARTS 9AM
PRE-REGISTRATION PRICE
5K PRE-REGISTRATION ENTRY FEE: $30.00 | 1 MILE PRE-REGISTRATION ENTRY FEE: $10.00 (NO T-SHIRT)
_Online Registration will closes at 8pm Friday night, Nov. 27, 2026._
_T-SHIRT - FIRST 100 RUNNERS FOR THE 5K ONLY.___
RACE DAY REGISTRATION PRICE
5K RACE DAY REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 | 1 MILE RACE DAY REGISTRATION FEE: $15.00 (INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY) - (NO T-SHIRT)
TO DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE PAPER REGISTRATION FORM CLICK HERE -> REGISTRATION FORM [https://runsignup.com/Race/EHTNatureReserveTurkeyTrot5k1Miler/Page-6]
THE COURSE IS A JOY TO RUN AND WILL CHALLENGE ALL PARTICIPANTS. YOU WILL ENCOUNTER SANDY BEACHES AS YOU RUN ALONG THE PERIMETER OF A BEAUTIFUL LAKE, AS WELL AS WOODED TRAILS WITH NUMEROUS DOWNHILLS AND CLIMBS. YOU WILL NOT EXPERIENCE A BETTER ENVIRONMENT FOR A 5K IN ALL OF SOUTH JERSEY. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
THE EHT NATURE RESERVE IS LOCATED AT 318 ZION ROAD, 1.7 MILES WEST OF OCEAN HEIGHTS AVENUE. DROP-OFF ONLY PERMITTED AT THE RESERVE FOR THE EVENT. OFF-SITE PARKING AND A SHUTTLE BUS WILL BE PROVIDED FROM ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, 391 ZION RD., EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 1.5 MILES WEST OF OCEAN HEIGHTS AVENUE.
* There will be no on-site parking at the Nature Reserve.
* Parking will be available at the Atlantic Christian School, 391 Zion Rd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234.
* A shuttle bus will run continuously from Atlantic Christian School beginning at 7:40 AM, returning participants to the school parking lot after the race.
REGISTRATION STARTS AT 8AM | 5K RUN AND 1 MILE FUN WALK WILL STARTS 9AM
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE EGG HARBOR NATURE RESERVE IN EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ.
AWARDS
TOP 1 M & F OVERALL.
TOP 2 M & F IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 14 & UNDER; 15 - 19; 20 - 29; 30 - 39; 40 - 49; 50 - 59; 60+
THE EGG HARBOR NATURE RESERVE
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE NATURE RESERVE: HTTP://WWW.EHTNATURERESERVE.ORG [http://www.ehtnaturereserve.org]
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2026 AT 9 AM (RAIN OR SHINE)
5K & 1 MILER PRE-REGISTRATION STARTS 8AM RACE MORNING. 5K STARTS 9AM
PRE-REGISTRATION PRICE
5K PRE-REGISTRATION ENTRY FEE: $30.00 | 1 MILE PRE-REGISTRATION ENTRY FEE: $10.00 (NO T-SHIRT)
_Online Registration will closes at 8pm Friday night, Nov. 27, 2026._
_T-SHIRT - FIRST 100 RUNNERS FOR THE 5K ONLY.___
RACE DAY REGISTRATION PRICE
5K RACE DAY REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 | 1 MILE RACE DAY REGISTRATION FEE: $15.00 (INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY) - (NO T-SHIRT)
TO DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THE PAPER REGISTRATION FORM CLICK HERE -> REGISTRATION FORM [https://runsignup.com/Race/EHTNatureReserveTurkeyTrot5k1Miler/Page-6]
THE COURSE IS A JOY TO RUN AND WILL CHALLENGE ALL PARTICIPANTS. YOU WILL ENCOUNTER SANDY BEACHES AS YOU RUN ALONG THE PERIMETER OF A BEAUTIFUL LAKE, AS WELL AS WOODED TRAILS WITH NUMEROUS DOWNHILLS AND CLIMBS. YOU WILL NOT EXPERIENCE A BETTER ENVIRONMENT FOR A 5K IN ALL OF SOUTH JERSEY. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!
THE EHT NATURE RESERVE IS LOCATED AT 318 ZION ROAD, 1.7 MILES WEST OF OCEAN HEIGHTS AVENUE. DROP-OFF ONLY PERMITTED AT THE RESERVE FOR THE EVENT. OFF-SITE PARKING AND A SHUTTLE BUS WILL BE PROVIDED FROM ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, 391 ZION RD., EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, 1.5 MILES WEST OF OCEAN HEIGHTS AVENUE.
* There will be no on-site parking at the Nature Reserve.
* Parking will be available at the Atlantic Christian School, 391 Zion Rd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234.
* A shuttle bus will run continuously from Atlantic Christian School beginning at 7:40 AM, returning participants to the school parking lot after the race.
REGISTRATION STARTS AT 8AM | 5K RUN AND 1 MILE FUN WALK WILL STARTS 9AM
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE EGG HARBOR NATURE RESERVE IN EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ.
AWARDS
TOP 1 M & F OVERALL.
TOP 2 M & F IN THE FOLLOWING AGE GROUPS: 14 & UNDER; 15 - 19; 20 - 29; 30 - 39; 40 - 49; 50 - 59; 60+
THE EGG HARBOR NATURE RESERVE
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE NATURE RESERVE: HTTP://WWW.EHTNATURERESERVE.ORG [http://www.ehtnaturereserve.org]
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