The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10k, 5k

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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.

🎉 Join the Celebration!

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: Top three male and female finishers in each distance.
• Age Group Awards: For each gender in age groups of 10, starting with 19 and under.
• Exciting Event: This is going to be an amazing event!
• Commitment: Let's do this!!!

🕒 Event Details and Schedule

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

• Water Stations: Traditional water and gatorade support stations with paper cups.
• Power Gels: Handed out to keep you going.
• Trash Disposal: Trash receptacles and volunteers on the course for all trash.
• Overall Support: Our staff is dedicated to assisting runners throughout the course.

🎽 Amenities

• Finisher Medal: Die cast finisher medal for all participants.
• Technical T-shirt: A stylish and comfortable shirt for your participation.
• Awards: Plaque awards for top 3 overall and for age groups of 10.
• Real-Time Timing: Every loop is timed in real time! Your family and friends can track you per loop.

🏆 Awards

• Overall Top Awards: Top three awards to male and female winners.
• Age Group Awards: Age group awards for age groups of 10 years starting at 13 & under, 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, through 70 & Better.

📍 Race Location

The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10k, 5k will take place on 2025-11-27 at 136 Oak Ridge Rd., Clark, NJ. For more information, visit the race page.