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Jersey City's Turkey Day 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

calendar_today 26 Nov, 2026

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sell $20.00 – $30.00

About the Event

🦃 Jersey City Turkey Day 5K — November 26, 2026! 🍁

Start your Thanksgiving morning the right way at the Jersey City Turkey Day 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run on Thursday, November 26, 2026! Join runners, walkers, families, and friends along the scenic Jersey City waterfront, featuring incredible views of Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island.

This annual Turkey Day tradition brings the community together for a fun, festive race that’s perfect for everyone — from competitive runners chasing a fast 5K to families and first-timers enjoying the 1-Mile Fun Run.

Why You Should Register Early:

A classic Thanksgiving morning race — perfect before the big meal
Scenic waterfront course with official timing
Great event for runners, walkers, families, and strollers
Professional race photos included
Music, energy, and a festive finish-line experience
Options for both a 5K Run/Walk and a 1-Mile Fun Run
This race fills up every year, so early registration is strongly encouraged to lock in the best pricing and guarantee your spot.

👉 Register early and make it a Thanksgiving tradition.

We’ll see you at the start line!

Races Offered

1 Mile Fun Run

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 1 Mile Fun Run

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$20.00

Turkey Trot 5K

Nov 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Jersey City.

thermostat Temperature

3.6° / 12.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

-0.4° / 8.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 22m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

65.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:43

nightlight Sunset

17:38

About Jersey City

Learn more about the host city, Jersey City.

Jersey City is New Jersey's second-largest city. Jersey City sits in Hudson County in the northeastern section of the state, across the Hudson from its older and bigger cousin, New York City and south of Hoboken. It is frequently referred to as New York’s “sixth borough”.