Running of the Turkeys - West Deptford
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location West Deptford, New Jersey
- Price $16.90 - $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving Day with a bang at the West Deptford Running of the Turkeys! This exciting event takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at 9:00 AM in West Deptford Township, Gloucester. Participants can choose between the exhilarating 5K Turkey Trot or the fun-filled 2-mile Wobble Walk, making it a perfect outing for families and friends alike. The 5K race will be chip-timed, ensuring that every second counts as you dash toward the finish line!
Be sure to pre-register for this festive occasion by Wednesday, November 25th, at 8:00 PM. Race bibs and optional long-sleeve shirts—available for purchase until November 19th—can be picked up at the RiverWinds Community Center. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win awards for the top male and female finishers in various age groups, with the awards ceremony starting promptly at 9:45 AM. This year, the event also supports a great cause by collecting non-perishable food items for the Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries Food Bank. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit that will surely make your Thanksgiving memorable
Be sure to pre-register for this festive occasion by Wednesday, November 25th, at 8:00 PM. Race bibs and optional long-sleeve shirts—available for purchase until November 19th—can be picked up at the RiverWinds Community Center. Plus, don’t miss the chance to win awards for the top male and female finishers in various age groups, with the awards ceremony starting promptly at 9:45 AM. This year, the event also supports a great cause by collecting non-perishable food items for the Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries Food Bank. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit that will surely make your Thanksgiving memorable
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 19TH.
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 25TH 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 25TH, 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 19th. 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 19TH.
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 25TH 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 25TH, 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 19th. 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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RiverWinds Community Center, 1000 RiverWinds Dr., West Deptford, 08096, NJ, United States
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