The Big Turkey Half Marathon & 5K 2024

🏃‍♂️ Welcome to The Big Turkey Half Marathon & 5K

Join us for the 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Day event on 2024-11-28 at 136 Oak Ridge Rd., Clark, NJ. 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 runners galloping across well-worn paths at a pace driven by the energy of youth.

• Event Dates: November 28, 2024
• Location: 136 Oak Ridge Rd., Clark, NJ
• Events: Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and 5K
• Link for More Information: Register Here

🎖️ Participant Perks

All participants will receive a finisher medal and a technical t-shirt. All half marathon participants are automatically registered in the 5K, allowing them to join friends and family afterward.

• Finisher Medals: All participants receive a medal.
• T-Shirts: Technical t-shirts for all participants.
• Awards: Overall awards for the top three male and female finishers in each distance.
• Age Group Awards: Awards for each gender in age groups of 10, starting with 19 and under.

⏰ Event Schedule

Please arrive ready to run approximately 30 minutes prior to the start time. If you do not have your bib, follow directions from staff.

• Half Marathon Start Time: 8:30 A.M.
• 5K Start Time: 11:00 A.M.
• Location: Start location is by the Oak Ridge Park.
• Note: Start times may change due to weather conditions.

🚰 Course Support

The course will be well-supported to keep you energized throughout the race.

• Refreshment Stations: Traditional water and Gatorade support stations with paper cups.
• Power Gels: Handed out to keep you going.
• Clean Up: Trash recepticals and volunteers on the course for all trash.
• Support: Volunteers available for assistance during the race.

🏆 Amenities and Awards

Enjoy a variety of amenities available to participants, along with exciting awards.

• 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, allowing your family and friends to track your progress.
• Post-Race: Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race.
• Age Group Awards: Awards for age groups starting at 13 and under, all the way to 70 and better.