Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5k
- Date Sat 23rd November 2024
- Location Somerset, New Jersey
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the fifth annual Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5K, taking place on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, in beautiful Somerset, New Jersey! This exciting event kicks off at 10:00 AM at Colonial Park, and it's the perfect way to celebrate Thanksgiving and honor the memory of Tom 'Dragon' O'Reilly. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a family looking for a fun outing, this flat and fast course promises an exhilarating experience for everyone.
Join fellow participants as you enjoy the festive atmosphere and partake in post-race refreshments, including bottled water and snacks at Knob Hill Pavilion. With registration options available until the day of the race, you can secure your chance to compete for awards in various age categories or simply enjoy a day of fitness and community spirit. Don't miss this opportunity to make memories and celebrate the season—register today and be part of the Turkey Trot tradition!
Join fellow participants as you enjoy the festive atmosphere and partake in post-race refreshments, including bottled water and snacks at Knob Hill Pavilion. With registration options available until the day of the race, you can secure your chance to compete for awards in various age categories or simply enjoy a day of fitness and community spirit. Don't miss this opportunity to make memories and celebrate the season—register today and be part of the Turkey Trot tradition!
Organiser's Description
GOBBLE GOBBLE AGAIN!
Join us the last Saturday before Thanksgiving for our fifth annual "Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5k," once again in November! Come run with us an celebrate both Thanksgiving Day and the Year of the Dragon as we honor the memory of our race's namesake, Tom 'Dragon' O'Reilly.
RACE DATE:
Saturday, November 23rd at 10am (rain, snow, or shine)
LOCATION:
Colonial Park
156 Mettlers Road
Franklin Township
DONATIONS TO THE 'RVRR SCHOLARSHIP FUND' IN TOM'S MEMORY:
Please visit our donations tab [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/NJ/Somerset/TomOReillyTurkeyTrot5K] to donate if you're not signed up for the race. If you are signing up, you'll have a chance to donate at checkout.
RACE RESULTS
Click HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/48444#resultSetId-427902;perpage:100] for our crazy fast 2023 race results. Timing provided by Compuscore.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
RACE DAY REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK-UP: 8:00 am - 9:45 am in Knob Hill Pavilion (Lot C)
PRE-RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: 4:00PM - 8:00PM at Road Runner Sports North Brunswick (501 Shoppes Blvd, North Brunswick, NJ 08902)
START TIME: 10:00am
PARKING: ONLY available in Lot B. Please enter from the Mettlers Rd. entrance to the park, especially if you are arriving after 9:30am. The main road in the park will be closed at 9:30 am as we prepare for the trot
REGISTRATION PRICING:
$25 Early _Bird _registration until August 31st, 11:59 pm
$30 Registration from 9/1 until October 22nd, 11:59pm
$35 Registration from 10/23 until November 21, 11:59pm
($3 discount for RVRR/USATF members during pre-registration)
$40 Race-day registration, no discounts
RACE SHIRTS: Register by 11:59pm on Friday, November 1st to guarantee a race shirt. Shirts are NOT guaranteed to race day registrants or those who register after November 1st.
AWARDS: Beginning at 10:45 am under the Knob Hill Pavilion.
_Awards will be given to the first, second and third overall male and female._
First female and male overall winners receive a gift certificate to RoadRunner Sports valued up to $150.00
Age group awards will be given to first, second and third place male/female finishers in the following categories: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90 and over.
COURSE: Flat & fast (and did we mention fun??). Race starts and ends in Colonial Park.
WATER STOPS: There will be one water stop on the course.
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS: Bottled water/beverages and snacks will be provided post-race at Knob Hill Pavilion.
Join us the last Saturday before Thanksgiving for our fifth annual "Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5k," once again in November! Come run with us an celebrate both Thanksgiving Day and the Year of the Dragon as we honor the memory of our race's namesake, Tom 'Dragon' O'Reilly.
RACE DATE:
Saturday, November 23rd at 10am (rain, snow, or shine)
LOCATION:
Colonial Park
156 Mettlers Road
Franklin Township
DONATIONS TO THE 'RVRR SCHOLARSHIP FUND' IN TOM'S MEMORY:
Please visit our donations tab [https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/NJ/Somerset/TomOReillyTurkeyTrot5K] to donate if you're not signed up for the race. If you are signing up, you'll have a chance to donate at checkout.
RACE RESULTS
Click HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/48444#resultSetId-427902;perpage:100] for our crazy fast 2023 race results. Timing provided by Compuscore.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
RACE DAY REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK-UP: 8:00 am - 9:45 am in Knob Hill Pavilion (Lot C)
PRE-RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: 4:00PM - 8:00PM at Road Runner Sports North Brunswick (501 Shoppes Blvd, North Brunswick, NJ 08902)
START TIME: 10:00am
PARKING: ONLY available in Lot B. Please enter from the Mettlers Rd. entrance to the park, especially if you are arriving after 9:30am. The main road in the park will be closed at 9:30 am as we prepare for the trot
REGISTRATION PRICING:
$25 Early _Bird _registration until August 31st, 11:59 pm
$30 Registration from 9/1 until October 22nd, 11:59pm
$35 Registration from 10/23 until November 21, 11:59pm
($3 discount for RVRR/USATF members during pre-registration)
$40 Race-day registration, no discounts
RACE SHIRTS: Register by 11:59pm on Friday, November 1st to guarantee a race shirt. Shirts are NOT guaranteed to race day registrants or those who register after November 1st.
AWARDS: Beginning at 10:45 am under the Knob Hill Pavilion.
_Awards will be given to the first, second and third overall male and female._
First female and male overall winners receive a gift certificate to RoadRunner Sports valued up to $150.00
Age group awards will be given to first, second and third place male/female finishers in the following categories: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90 and over.
COURSE: Flat & fast (and did we mention fun??). Race starts and ends in Colonial Park.
WATER STOPS: There will be one water stop on the course.
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS: Bottled water/beverages and snacks will be provided post-race at Knob Hill Pavilion.
Races
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Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt (Not Guaranteed After 11/1/2024)
Sat 23rd November 2024
$32.80
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