The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K races
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 136 Oak Ridge Road, Clark, NJ
- Distance
- NOV 26 - Half Marathon · NOV 26 - 10K Race · NOV 26 - 5k Race & more
From the Organizer
On a newly developed course that is absolutely awesome, Oak Ridge Park in Union County, NJ is a runner's paradise. Paved paths along manicured lawns with birch, oak, and pine trees lining the mostly flat course. On weekday afternoons you'll see them galloping across well worn paths at a pace that is driven by the power that comes from being young. So, this 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Day event will happen on grounds that bring a historic element to a historic day. As tradition would have it everyone shows up, no matter the conditions. Run your race and you’ll be good to go for eatin' and greetin' later on.
So, join us on this 3rd annual Thanksgiving Day event, The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, and make it happen!! All participants get a finisher medal and technical t-shirt. Overall Awards, for the top three male and female finishers in each distance and age group awards for each gender in age groups of 10, starting with 19 and under. This is becoming a classic holiday event in an amazing community! Let's do this!!!
RACE DAY
Show up ready to run approximately 30 minutes prior to the start. If you do not have your bib follow directions from staff.
START TIMES (Possible change due to weather conditions)
9:30 AM - HALF MARATHON
9:35 AM - 10K RACE
9:40 AM - 5K RACE
LOCATION:
Start location is by the Oak Ridge Park.
COURSE SUPPORT:
Traditional water and gatorade support stations with paper cups. Also, power gels handed out to keep you going.
Trash recepticals and volunteers on the course for all trash.
AMENITIES
Technical T-shirt, die cast finisher medal, plaque awards for top 3 overall and for age groups of 10.
TIMING
Every loop is timed in real time! Your family and friends can track you per loop. Video and images uploaded within 2 hours from the end of the race.
AWARDS
Overall Top three awards to male and female winners
Age group awards for age groups of 10 years starting at 13 & under, 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, through 70 & Older (GOLDEN RUNNERS)
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
51°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cranford, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Clark, NJ
Elevation
53 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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What Are You
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- Race
- The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K races
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 136 Oak Ridge Road, Clark, NJ
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
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)
- What is The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K races?
- The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K races is a running race held in Clark, New Jersey on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K races?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Clark, New Jersey at 136 Oak Ridge Road, Clark, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K races?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K, 5K races
Nov 26, 2026