On a newly developed course that is absolutely awesome, 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 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day event will happen on grounds that bring a historic element to a historic day. As tradition would have it everyone shows up, no matter the conditions. Run your race and you’ll be good to go for eatin' and greetin' later on.
So, join us on this 3rd annual Thanksgiving Day event, The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, and make it happen!! All participants get a finisher medal and technical t-shirt. Overall Awards, for the top three male and female finishers in each distance and age group awards for each gender in age groups of 10, starting with 19 and under. This is becoming a classic holiday event in an amazing community! Let's do this!!!
RACE DAY
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)
9:30 AM - HALF MARATHON
9:35 AM - 10K RACE
9:40 AM - 5K RACE
LOCATION:
Start location is by the Oak Ridge Park.
COURSE SUPPORT:
Traditional water and gatorade support stations with paper cups. Also, power gels handed out to keep you going.
Trash recepticals and volunteers on the course for all trash.
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! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race.
AWARDS
Overall Top three awards to male and female winners
Age group awards for age groups of 10 years starting at 13 & under, 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, through 70 & Older (GOLDEN RUNNERS)
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:30
$75.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 6.2 Miles
Type — Running
09:35
$60.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — NOV 26 - 5K - 10YR TO 13YR
Type — Running
09:40
$35.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — NOV 26 - 5K - 7 to 9 YRS OLD
Type — Running
09:40
$35.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
09:40
$45.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — VIRTUAL ONLY - 10K
Type — Running
09:40
$50.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — VIRTUAL ONLY - 5K
Type — Running
09:40
$50.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — VIRTUAL ONLY - HALF
Type — Running
09:40
$50.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Clark.
Learn more about the host city, Clark.
Clark is a city in Union County, New Jersey. It is a suburban town of around 16,000 (2019) that is 13 miles from Newark.
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