EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot 5k & 1 Miler
Saturday, November 28, 2026
9:00 AM EST
Egg Harbor Twp, New Jersey
$11.60–$32.80 · 2 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 12th Annual EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 28, 2026, in beautiful Egg Harbor Township, Atlantic! This exciting event features a challenging 5K run and a fun 1-mile walk, both set against the stunning backdrop of sandy beaches and wooded trails. The 5K race kicks off at 9 AM, with pre-registration starting at 8 AM on race day. Participants can register for the 5K for just $30 and $10 for the 1-mile walk, with the first 100 runners in the 5K receiving a special T-shirt!
Experience the thrill of running along the picturesque perimeter of a lake, complete with hills and natural beauty that offers a unique running environment in all of South Jersey. Don’t worry about parking; a convenient shuttle bus service will be available from Atlantic Christian School, ensuring a smooth experience for all participants. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Egg Harbor Nature Reserve, making this not just a race, but a chance to support local conservation efforts. Lace up your shoes and get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and fun—mark your calendars for this can't-miss event!
Experience the thrill of running along the picturesque perimeter of a lake, complete with hills and natural beauty that offers a unique running environment in all of South Jersey. Don’t worry about parking; a convenient shuttle bus service will be available from Atlantic Christian School, ensuring a smooth experience for all participants. Proceeds from the event go to benefit the Egg Harbor Nature Reserve, making this not just a race, but a chance to support local conservation efforts. Lace up your shoes and get ready for a fantastic day of fitness and fun—mark your calendars for this can't-miss event!
Races
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 -> PAPER https://runsignup.com/Race/EHTNatureReserveTurkeyTrot5k1Miler/Page/PaperRegistrationFormREGISTRATION FORM https://runsignup.com/Race/EHTNatureReserveTurkeyTrot5k1Miler/Page/PaperRegistrationForm
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 -> PAPER https://runsignup.com/Race/EHTNatureReserveTurkeyTrot5k1Miler/Page/PaperRegistrationFormREGISTRATION FORM https://runsignup.com/Race/EHTNatureReserveTurkeyTrot5k1Miler/Page/PaperRegistrationForm
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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Location
Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve, 317 Zion Road, Egg Harbor Township, 08234, NJ, United States
EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot 5k & 1 Miler
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