The Big Turkey Half and 5K
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Clark, New Jersey
- Price $48.70 - $80.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2nd Annual Big Turkey Half Marathon and 5K on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025! Set in the picturesque Oak Ridge Park in Clark, Union County, NJ, this event promises a scenic and festive atmosphere with its beautifully paved paths lined by majestic birch, oak, and pine trees. Runners can choose between two exhilarating distances: tackle the challenging 13.1-mile half marathon or enjoy the fun of the 5K. Both courses are certified by USATF, ensuring an official racing experience.
This exciting event not only offers a fantastic way to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations but also includes a range of amenities to enhance your race day experience. All participants will receive a finisher medal and a stylish technical t-shirt, while the top three male and female finishers in both distances will be recognized with awards. Join your friends and family for this memorable day of running, camaraderie, and community spirit. Don't miss out on an amazing opportunity to run, celebrate, and prepare for a well-deserved Thanksgiving feast!
This exciting event not only offers a fantastic way to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations but also includes a range of amenities to enhance your race day experience. All participants will receive a finisher medal and a stylish technical t-shirt, while the top three male and female finishers in both distances will be recognized with awards. Join your friends and family for this memorable day of running, camaraderie, and community spirit. Don't miss out on an amazing opportunity to run, celebrate, and prepare for a well-deserved Thanksgiving feast!
Organiser's Description
Oak Ridge Park in Union County, NJ is a runner's paradise. Paved paths along manicured lawns with birch, oak, and pine trees lining the mostly flat course. On weekday afternoons you'll see them galloping across well worn paths at a pace that is driven by the power that comes from being young. So, this 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Day event will happen on grounds that bring a historic element to a historic day. As tradition would have it this annual event offers a 5K on a certified USATF course. Additionally, since we all tend to overeat on Thanksgiving a half marathon is also an option. Run either 13.1 miles or 5K and you are good to go for eatin' and greetin' later on.
So, join us on this 2nd annual Thanksgiving Day event, The Big Turkey Half Marathon and 5K, and make it happen!! All participants get a finisher medal and technical t-shirt. All half marathon participants are automatically registered in the 5K so that they can join friends and family afterward. Overall Awards, for the top three male and female finishers in each distance and age group awards for each gender in age groups of 10, starting with 19 and under. This is going to be an amazing event! Let's do this!!!
RACE DAY
Show up ready to run approximately 30 minutes prior to the start. If you do not have your bib follow directions from staff.
START TIMES (Possible change due to weather conditions)
9:00 AM - HALF MARATHON
9:15 AM - 10K RACE
9:20 AM - 5K RACE
LOCATION:
Start location is by the Oak Ridge Park.
COURSE SUPPORT:
Traditional water and gatorade support stations with paper cups. Also, power gels handed out to keep you going.
Trash recepticals and volunteers on the course for all trash.
AMENITIES
Technical T-shirt, die cast finisher medal, plaque awards for top 3 overall and for age groups of 10.
TIMING
Every loop is timed in real time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race.
AWARDS
Overall Top three awards to male and female winners
Age group awards for age groups of 10 years starting at 13 & under, 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, through 70 & Better
So, join us on this 2nd annual Thanksgiving Day event, The Big Turkey Half Marathon and 5K, and make it happen!! All participants get a finisher medal and technical t-shirt. All half marathon participants are automatically registered in the 5K so that they can join friends and family afterward. Overall Awards, for the top three male and female finishers in each distance and age group awards for each gender in age groups of 10, starting with 19 and under. This is going to be an amazing event! Let's do this!!!
RACE DAY
Show up ready to run approximately 30 minutes prior to the start. If you do not have your bib follow directions from staff.
START TIMES (Possible change due to weather conditions)
9:00 AM - HALF MARATHON
9:15 AM - 10K RACE
9:20 AM - 5K RACE
LOCATION:
Start location is by the Oak Ridge Park.
COURSE SUPPORT:
Traditional water and gatorade support stations with paper cups. Also, power gels handed out to keep you going.
Trash recepticals and volunteers on the course for all trash.
AMENITIES
Technical T-shirt, die cast finisher medal, plaque awards for top 3 overall and for age groups of 10.
TIMING
Every loop is timed in real time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race.
AWARDS
Overall Top three awards to male and female winners
Age group awards for age groups of 10 years starting at 13 & under, 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, through 70 & Better
The Big Turkey Half and 5K
