The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K races
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Clark, New Jersey
- Price $48.70 - $80.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in the picturesque Oak Ridge Park, Clark, Union County, NJ. This exciting event, now in its third year, invites runners of all levels to experience a fantastic course surrounded by beautiful birch, oak, and pine trees. The mostly flat, paved paths make it an ideal setting for both seasoned athletes and first-time participants to enjoy the thrill of racing on this historic holiday.
Join the community in a festive atmosphere as you prepare to run your race before diving into Thanksgiving feasts with family and friends. With start times at 9:00 AM for the Half Marathon, 9:15 AM for the 10K, and 9:20 AM for the 5K, you'll have plenty of time to celebrate afterward! Every participant will receive a stylish technical t-shirt and a unique finisher medal, while top athletes will compete for overall awards and age group honors. Don’t miss out on this beloved holiday tradition—let’s make it a memorable Thanksgiving together!
Join the community in a festive atmosphere as you prepare to run your race before diving into Thanksgiving feasts with family and friends. With start times at 9:00 AM for the Half Marathon, 9:15 AM for the 10K, and 9:20 AM for the 5K, you'll have plenty of time to celebrate afterward! Every participant will receive a stylish technical t-shirt and a unique finisher medal, while top athletes will compete for overall awards and age group honors. Don’t miss out on this beloved holiday tradition—let’s make it a memorable Thanksgiving together!
Organiser's Description
On a newly developed course that is absolutely awesome, 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 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day event will happen on grounds that bring a historic element to a historic day. As tradition would have it everyone shows up, no matter the conditions. Run your race and youll be good to go for eatin' and greetin' later on.
So, join us on this 3rd annual Thanksgiving Day event, The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, and make it happen!! All participants get a finisher medal and technical t-shirt. 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 becoming a classic holiday event in an amazing community! 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 & Older (GOLDEN RUNNERS)
So, join us on this 3rd annual Thanksgiving Day event, The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, and make it happen!! All participants get a finisher medal and technical t-shirt. 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 becoming a classic holiday event in an amazing community! 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 & Older (GOLDEN RUNNERS)
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Location
136 Oak Ridge Road, Clark, 07066, NJ, United States
The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K races
