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New Jersey Turkey Trots
35 turkey trots have a confirmed date in New Jersey this year.
Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday, November 26, 2026 this year — most turkey trots run that morning, the day before, or the Saturday after.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 35
- Active listings
- 35
Turkey trots in New Jersey
All 35 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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River Vale Run 4 the Love and Fitness with Friends Turkey Trot Charity 5KRiver Vale, NJ5K ~2,200 runners
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Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children Turkey Trot 5K Run/1.5 Mile WalkAvalon, NJ5K1.5 Miles
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest turkey trots in New Jersey
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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River Vale Run 4 the Love and Fitness with Friends Turkey Trot Charity 5KRiver Vale, NJ5K ~2,200 runners
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New Jersey Turkey Trots: common questions
- How many turkey trots are there in New Jersey?
- RaceRove currently lists 35 upcoming turkey trots in New Jersey with a confirmed date.
- What is the biggest turkey trot in New Jersey?
- By estimated field size, the largest is the Moorestown Turkey Trot, with about 26,000 runners across all of its distances.
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