Running of the Turkeys - West Deptford
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location West Deptford, New Jersey
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving Day with a bang at the Running of the Turkeys in West Deptford, Gloucester! Taking place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, this exciting event features a chip-timed 5K Turkey Trot and a fun-filled 2-mile Wobble Walk, perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. The festivities begin at 9:00 AM, with race day packet pickup starting as early as 7:00 AM at the RiverWinds Community Center.
Although this year's event is sold out, it promises to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and healthy activity. Join your fellow runners and walkers in the spirit of giving, as we’ll be collecting non-perishable food items for the Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries Food Bank. Plus, there will be awards for the top finishers in various age categories, so lace up those running shoes and get ready to trot your way to a fantastic Thanksgiving! Don’t forget to arrive early to pick up your race bib and optional long-sleeve shirt, available until November 20th. Celebrate the holiday season with a heartwarming event that embraces fitness and community!
Although this year's event is sold out, it promises to be a memorable day filled with community spirit and healthy activity. Join your fellow runners and walkers in the spirit of giving, as we’ll be collecting non-perishable food items for the Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries Food Bank. Plus, there will be awards for the top finishers in various age categories, so lace up those running shoes and get ready to trot your way to a fantastic Thanksgiving! Don’t forget to arrive early to pick up your race bib and optional long-sleeve shirt, available until November 20th. Celebrate the holiday season with a heartwarming event that embraces fitness and community!
Organiser's Description
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! UNFORTUNATELY, WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY MORE PARTICIPANTS.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY AT RIVERWINDS COMMUNITY CENTER FROM 5-7 PM.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP BEGINS AT 7:15 AM ON THURSDAY.
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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.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: WEDNESDAY AT RIVERWINDS COMMUNITY CENTER FROM 5-7 PM.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP BEGINS AT 7:15 AM ON THURSDAY.
-------------------------
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.
Races
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Turkey Trot 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$27.50
CLOSED -
Wobble Walk 2-Mile Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:05AM EST)
$22.20
CLOSED
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