Matawan Borough 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk
- Date Sat 28th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Matawan, New Jersey
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 20th Annual Matawan Borough 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk on Saturday, November 28, 2026, in the charming town of Matawan, Monmouth. This spirited event invites families and friends to shake off their Thanksgiving feasts with a fun-filled 5K race starting at 8:30 AM on Main Street. Participants who register by November 5th will receive a stylish race shirt, while supplies last for late registrants.
Prepare for a lively morning packed with community spirit, as net proceeds support local parks, beautification projects, and recreation programs. With awards presented to the top male and female runners as well as age group winners, there’s plenty of motivation to lace up those running shoes! Early packet pickup is available on November 28th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and registration will also be open on race day. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this beloved annual event—mark your calendars and get ready for a rewarding experience!
Prepare for a lively morning packed with community spirit, as net proceeds support local parks, beautification projects, and recreation programs. With awards presented to the top male and female runners as well as age group winners, there’s plenty of motivation to lace up those running shoes! Early packet pickup is available on November 28th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and registration will also be open on race day. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this beloved annual event—mark your calendars and get ready for a rewarding experience!
Organiser's Description
20TH ANNUAL MATAWAN BOROUGH 5K TURKEY TROT & FITNESS WALK
Come out with friends and families on Saturday, November 29th and run off your Turkey dinners at our 20TH ANNUAL certified 5K TURKEY TROT. The race/fitness walk starts at 8:30AM begins and ends on Main Street. All runners registered by WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH are guaranteed a race shirt. Race Shirts for registrations after the 5th will be while supplies LAST. This is a fun family event, and we love to see familiar faces. Net proceeds go back to our parks, beautification projects, and recreation programs.
RACE SCHEDULE
Registration
ONLINE BEGINS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
REGULAR PRICE: $35 FROM 10/23 - 11/19
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACEDAY: $40 (CASH ONLY)
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
NEW DATE AND TIME: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Matawan Borough Municipal and Community Center
201 Broad Street Matawan, NJ 07747
_(Entrance for pick up will be at side door of building at the top of the stairs closest to the main parking lot)_
and
Saturday, 11/29/25 beginning at 7:15AM
RACE START
Race starts promptly at 8:30AM
Awards will be given out by the Mayor and Rec Commissioner at the Race Medal Table as winners are identified
AWARDS
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Top 3 Male and Female Runners in each Age Group
10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49,
50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over
No duplicate awards
Come out with friends and families on Saturday, November 29th and run off your Turkey dinners at our 20TH ANNUAL certified 5K TURKEY TROT. The race/fitness walk starts at 8:30AM begins and ends on Main Street. All runners registered by WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH are guaranteed a race shirt. Race Shirts for registrations after the 5th will be while supplies LAST. This is a fun family event, and we love to see familiar faces. Net proceeds go back to our parks, beautification projects, and recreation programs.
RACE SCHEDULE
Registration
ONLINE BEGINS ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST
REGULAR PRICE: $35 FROM 10/23 - 11/19
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACEDAY: $40 (CASH ONLY)
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
NEW DATE AND TIME: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Matawan Borough Municipal and Community Center
201 Broad Street Matawan, NJ 07747
_(Entrance for pick up will be at side door of building at the top of the stairs closest to the main parking lot)_
and
Saturday, 11/29/25 beginning at 7:15AM
RACE START
Race starts promptly at 8:30AM
Awards will be given out by the Mayor and Rec Commissioner at the Race Medal Table as winners are identified
AWARDS
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Top 3 Male and Female Runners in each Age Group
10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49,
50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over
No duplicate awards
Races
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Matawan 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$32.80
OPENS 30 SEP
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