Matawan Borough 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk
- Date Sat 29th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Matawan, New Jersey
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the 19th Annual Matawan Borough 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk on Saturday, November 29th, 2025! Taking place in the charming town of Matawan, Monmouth, this spirited event invites friends and families to run off those delicious turkey dinners in a certified 5K race starting at 8:30 AM on Main Street. Whether you're an avid runner or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels.
Participants who register by November 5th are guaranteed a stylish race shirt, with limited availability for those who sign up later. Enjoy the festive atmosphere as you race for a good cause, with net proceeds supporting local parks, beautification projects, and recreation programs. In addition to the exhilarating race, awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as in various age groups. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event—register now and be part of the fun!
Participants who register by November 5th are guaranteed a stylish race shirt, with limited availability for those who sign up later. Enjoy the festive atmosphere as you race for a good cause, with net proceeds supporting local parks, beautification projects, and recreation programs. In addition to the exhilarating race, awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as in various age groups. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event—register now and be part of the fun!
Organiser's Description
19TH 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 19TH 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 registration $30 through 11/18
Online registration closes at NOON on SUNDAY, 11/24
AFTER 11/18 THROUGH RACEDAY - $40
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACEDAY
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
NEW DATE AND TIME: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
12:00 PM - 2:30 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, 11/20/25 beginning at 7:15AM
RACE START
Race starts promptly at 8:30AM
Awards Ceremony will be at approximately 10:30AM
AWARDS
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Top 3 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 19TH 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 registration $30 through 11/18
Online registration closes at NOON on SUNDAY, 11/24
AFTER 11/18 THROUGH RACEDAY - $40
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON RACEDAY
EARLY PACKET PICKUP
NEW DATE AND TIME: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
12:00 PM - 2:30 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, 11/20/25 beginning at 7:15AM
RACE START
Race starts promptly at 8:30AM
Awards Ceremony will be at approximately 10:30AM
AWARDS
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Top 3 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 29th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$32.80
OPENS 04 OCT
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