The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10k, 5k races

Thursday, November 26, 2026

9:30 AM EST

Clark, New Jersey

$38.10–$91.10 · 8 races

5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K races on Thursday, November 26, 2026, at the picturesque Oak Ridge Park in Clark, Union County, NJ! This exciting annual Thanksgiving Day event promises a fantastic experience for runners of all levels, set on a newly developed course featuring smooth paved paths surrounded by beautiful birch, oak, and pine trees. With a mostly flat terrain, it's the perfect environment to achieve your personal best while enjoying the festive spirit of the holiday.

This year marks the 3rd Annual Big Turkey event, where participants can look forward to an amazing atmosphere filled with camaraderie and competition. Race start times are staggered, with the Half Marathon kicking off at 9:30 AM, followed by the 10K at 9:35 AM, and the 5K at 9:40 AM. Each participant will receive a stylish technical t-shirt and a die-cast finisher medal, with awards for the top three male and female finishers in each race distance, plus age group awards starting from 19 and under. Gather your friends and family, and join this beloved community tradition that ensures you're all set for Thanksgiving feasting

Races

NOV 26 - Half Marathon

Closes in 1 week

Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

includes: Race Bib chequered flag Technical Tee t-shirt Finisher Medal 1st place medal Age Group Awardstrophy Finisher Pix and Video camera Live Trackinground pushpin

9:30 AM EST

$91.10

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NOV 26 - 10k Race

Closes in 1 week

Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

includes: Race Bib chequered flag Technical Tee t-shirt Finisher Medal 1st place medal Age Group Awardstrophy Finisher Pix and Video camera Live Trackinground pushpin

9:35 AM EST

$69.90

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NOV 26 - 5k Race

Closes in 1 week

Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

includes: Race Bib chequered flag Technical Tee t-shirt Finisher Medal 1st place medal Age Group Awardstrophy Finisher Pix and Video camera Live Trackinground pushpin

9:40 AM EST

$54.00

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NOV 26 - 5k - 7 to 9 YRS OLD

Closes in 1 week

Incl. $3.10 Fee

9:40 AM EST

$38.10

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Nov 26 - 5k - 10Yr to 13Yr

Closes in 1 week

Incl. $3.10 Fee

9:40 AM EST

$38.10

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Virtual Only - 5k
Virtual

Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

9:30 AM EST

$54.00

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Virtual Only - 10k
Virtual

Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

9:30 AM EST

$54.00

Register
Virtual Only - Half
Virtual

Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

9:30 AM EST

$54.00

Register

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)
9:30 AM - HALF MARATHON
9:35 AM - 10K RACE
9:40 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)