Run Your Giblets Off Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Holmdel, NJ, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
🦃 Run Your Giblets Off 2026
A Thanksgiving Tradition for the Whole Family!
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with one of New Jersey's favorite holiday traditions! Join us at Bell Works on Thursday, November 26, 2026, for the 11th Annual Run Your Giblets Off. Whether you're chasing a new personal best, enjoying a leisurely walk with friends, or cheering on your little ones during the kids' run, this event is the perfect way to start the holiday.
With a festive atmosphere, custom finisher medals, and participants of all ages, there's something for everyone. Gather your family, wear your favorite Thanksgiving attire, and make memories before sitting down for your holiday feast!
🏃 Event Schedule
9:00 AM – Sub 27 minute Runner Wave Start
9:30 AM– 27+ Runner Wave Start
9:45 AM – Walker Wave Start
10:45 AM – Kids Run
🎁 Registration Includes
🏅 Custom finisher medal for every participant
👕 Official race shirt (guaranteed in your selected size when you register by November 11, 2026)
🎉 A fun, family-friendly Thanksgiving tradition
📸 Great photo opportunities and race-day memories
Don't miss one of the most anticipated Thanksgiving events of the season. Register today and start your holiday at the finish line!
We can't wait to celebrate Thanksgiving with you at Bell Works!
Shirt Deadline: Register by November 11, 2026 to guarantee your preferred shirt size. After that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.
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
53°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Freehold-Marlboro, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
199 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Holmdel than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
Plan your trip to HolmdelComing Up
Big Bang Mile and Science Festival
Less than a mile away
Navesink 4
3 miles away
Lester Wright Jr. Youth XC Series
Less than a mile away
Love for Luca 5K Run/Walk
3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Run Your Giblets Off Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026