
From the Organizer
5 Mile and 1 Mile RACES are CLOSED. Registration limit reached!!!
The 42nd Annual Manasquan Turkey Trot. Good times guaranteed again in Manasquan on November 22, 2025 at 11 AM. Last couple of live races were a great success and this year promises to be the best Turkey Run so far. Same route, same pubs, same Little League playing field - but a Whole lot more Fun!
Want to know about Race Proceeds ? check our Donation page to see the many beneficiaries.
Turkey Trot is now on Social Media Facebook Instagram
Registration opened on September 1st and the limit of runners has been reached.
Online Transfers are allowed until Nov 19, after that all transfers must be done in person at bib pickup. Ends 10:45am Raceday Saturday
You are not allowed to run with another's person's bib or give your bib to another person, both our Medical teams and Homeland Security require accurate information on each participant in the events.
One Mile start at 10 am
Five Mile start at 11 am NO Strollers allowed in Five Mile.
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
54°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Branch-Oakhurst, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
5,915
as of 2023
City Elevation
19 ft
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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