Running of the Turkeys - West Deptford
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location West Deptford, New Jersey
- Price $16.90 - $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the West Deptford Running of the Turkeys on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025! This festive event kicks off at 9:00 AM in West Deptford Township, Gloucester, offering participants the chance to enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere while getting a head start on their holiday celebrations. Choose between the spirited 5K Turkey Trot, which is chip-timed for competitive runners, or the leisurely 2-mile Wobble Walk, perfect for families and friends looking to enjoy the day together.
Pre-registration is essential, so make sure to sign up by 8:00 PM on November 26th to secure your spot. Race bibs and optional long-sleeve shirts can be picked up on the evening of November 26th or on race day morning. After the race, don't miss the awards ceremony at 9:45 AM, where medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers across various age groups. Plus, bring along non-perishable food items to support the Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries Food Bank. Whether you're running for fun or competing for a medal, the Running of the Turkeys promises to be an uplifting way to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities!
Pre-registration is essential, so make sure to sign up by 8:00 PM on November 26th to secure your spot. Race bibs and optional long-sleeve shirts can be picked up on the evening of November 26th or on race day morning. After the race, don't miss the awards ceremony at 9:45 AM, where medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers across various age groups. Plus, bring along non-perishable food items to support the Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries Food Bank. Whether you're running for fun or competing for a medal, the Running of the Turkeys promises to be an uplifting way to kick off your Thanksgiving festivities!
Organiser's Description
START YOUR THANKSGIVING DAY AT THE WEST DEPTFORD RUNNING OF THE TURKEYS 5K TURKEY TROT AND 2-MILE WOBBLE WALK!
OPTIONAL LONG-SLEEVE SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE UNTIL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH.
The West Deptford Running of the Turkeys is on Thanksgiving Morning at 9:00 AM.
Choose to run the 5K Turkey Trot Race or the 2-mile Wobble Walk.
The 5K race will be chip-timed.
We ask that all participants please PRE-REGISTER before or on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH AT 8:00 PM in order to participate in the Running of the Turkeys.
RACE BIBS AND OPTIONAL T-SHIRTS (IF PURCHASED) WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP FROM 5-7 PM ON WEDNESDAY, NOV 26TH, AND STARTING AT 7:00 AM ON THANKSGIVING MORNING AT RIVERWINDS COMMUNITY CENTER. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO PICK UP YOUR RACE BIB. IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE PICK UP ON WEDNESDAY EVENING.
First, second, and third place male and female overall and age group award medals will be given out to the winning 5K participants after the race.
Age groups for awards:
* 13 & under
* 14-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+
The awards ceremony will begin promptly at 9:45.
WE WILL ALSO BE COLLECTING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS FOR THE GREATER WOODBURY COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES FOOD BANK.
A rain or shine event.
Optional long-sleeve shirts will not be available after Thursday, November 20th. Shirts will not be available for purchase on race day.
NOTE: YOU MUST BE PRESENT ON RACE DAY TO CLAIM YOUR SHIRT. IF YOU'RE UNABLE TO ATTEND, SHIRTS WILL NOT BE MAILED TO YOU AFTER THE RACE.
Plenty of parking at RiverWinds Community Center.
OPTIONAL LONG-SLEEVE SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE UNTIL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH.
The West Deptford Running of the Turkeys is on Thanksgiving Morning at 9:00 AM.
Choose to run the 5K Turkey Trot Race or the 2-mile Wobble Walk.
The 5K race will be chip-timed.
We ask that all participants please PRE-REGISTER before or on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH AT 8:00 PM in order to participate in the Running of the Turkeys.
RACE BIBS AND OPTIONAL T-SHIRTS (IF PURCHASED) WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICK-UP FROM 5-7 PM ON WEDNESDAY, NOV 26TH, AND STARTING AT 7:00 AM ON THANKSGIVING MORNING AT RIVERWINDS COMMUNITY CENTER. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO PICK UP YOUR RACE BIB. IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE PICK UP ON WEDNESDAY EVENING.
First, second, and third place male and female overall and age group award medals will be given out to the winning 5K participants after the race.
Age groups for awards:
* 13 & under
* 14-19
* 20-29
* 30-39
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-69
* 70+
The awards ceremony will begin promptly at 9:45.
WE WILL ALSO BE COLLECTING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS FOR THE GREATER WOODBURY COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES FOOD BANK.
A rain or shine event.
Optional long-sleeve shirts will not be available after Thursday, November 20th. Shirts will not be available for purchase on race day.
NOTE: YOU MUST BE PRESENT ON RACE DAY TO CLAIM YOUR SHIRT. IF YOU'RE UNABLE TO ATTEND, SHIRTS WILL NOT BE MAILED TO YOU AFTER THE RACE.
Plenty of parking at RiverWinds Community Center.
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