
From the Organizer
🦃 Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run — November 26, 2026! 🍁
Start your Thanksgiving morning on the right foot at the Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run on Thursday, November 26, 2026 at Bayonne County Park. This annual community tradition brings together runners, walkers, families, and friends for a fun, festive, and welcoming way to kick off the holiday.
Whether you’re running the 5K, walking with family, or joining the 1-Mile Fun Run, this event is designed for all ages and abilities — no pressure, just great Thanksgiving-morning vibes.
Why You Should Register Early:
👕 Shirts are included for all registered runners
💸 Lowest pricing is always available to early registrants
🏃♂️ This event fills up every year, and space is limited
📍 Lock in your spot for a classic Thanksgiving morning tradition
⏱️ While this event is not professionally chip-timed, there will be a large clock at the finish line for your reference time
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly format — runners, walkers, and strollers welcome
This race is about community, movement, and starting Thanksgiving Day feeling great before the big meal.
👉 Register early and make it part of your holiday tradition.
Don’t wait—grab your spot today and make this Turkey Day unforgettable. 🦃👟
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
51°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newark Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
70,468
as of 2023
Elevation
34 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Nov 26, 2026