
Fast and the Furriest 5K Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Ocean City, NJ, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
The race will take place Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday November 27, 2025 at 8:30 am.
All events start and finish at Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226.
5k Run & 5k Walk: The race will be run on the Ocean City Boardwalk beginning at the Music Pier and proceeding south to 23rd Street to the turnaround. Runners will then head north to the Music Pier to the finish.
1M Kids Fun Run: will be one loop from the Music Pier to 5th Street and back.
Race T-shirt to pre-registered athletes while supplies last
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - In-person Registration & Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up at OC Senior Center, 1735 Simpson Ave # 5, Ocean City, NJ 08226.
7:00 am - In-person Registration & Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up at Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226.
8:30 am - 5k Run & 5k Walk Start. The 1M Kids Fun Run will be held at the conclusion of the 5k Run & 5k Walk.
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female
Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female
8 & Under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14. 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90 & Over
Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female
6 & Under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14
Help us help the animals and keep a tradition alive in the process. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Ocean City. Thank you for your support.
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
53°
Typical Low
39°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Margate, 6 mi from the venue.
Population
11,260
as of 2023
City Elevation
6 ft
Nearest Airport
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Fast and the Furriest 5K Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026