Rutgers Army ROTC Turkey Trot 5K Run
Rutgers Army ROTC Turkey Trot 5K Run is a running race on November 22, 2026 in Piscataway, NJ, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 22, 2026 (122 days to go)
- Location
- Violet Dr, Piscataway, NJ
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Please join us for the annual Turkey Trot 5K, hosted by the Rutgers Army ROTC program! This fun, family-friendly event brings together students, cadets, alumni, and community members.
The 5K course takes runners through scenic Johnson Park. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or just enjoying a jog with friends, the Turkey Trot is open to all experience levels! Half of the profits will be donated to the Rutgers Basic Needs Fund to ensure that no students will be hungry during the Thanksgiving season!
Participants can look forward to:
Cool long-sleeve shirt
Prizes and certificates for top finishers
Complimentary refreshments
A welcoming atmosphere with cadets, veterans, and the Rutgers community
Timeline:
SAME DAY- Bib & Shirt pickup begins @ 8:30 am
Race Time @ 10:00 am
Come out, support the ROTC program, and kick off your holiday season with an energetic and memorable run!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
34°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from New Brunswick 3 Se, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Piscataway, NJ
Population
55,744
as of 2023
City Elevation
11 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 20 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.
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122
Days to train
- Race
- Rutgers Army ROTC Turkey Trot 5K Run
- Date
- November 22, 2026
- Location
- Violet Dr, Piscataway, NJ
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Rutgers Army ROTC Turkey Trot 5K Run
Nov 22, 2026