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Saturday, November 28th, 2026
6 South Street, Matawan NJ
5K
36–49°F · some rain risk
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2025
32–42°F
dry
2024
42–55°F
rain
2023
30–38°F
dry
2022
42–55°F
dry
2021
33–45°F
dry
2020
42–55°F
dry
2019
37–52°F
dry
2018
33–41°F
dry
2017
38–54°F
dry
2016
34–51°F
dry
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About this race
20th Annual Matawan Borough 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk
Come out with friends and family on Saturday, November 28th, and run off your Turkey dinners at our 20th ANNUAL certified 5k Turkey Trot . The race/fitness walk starts at 8:30 AM and begins and ends on Main Street. All runners registered by Tuesday, November 3rd are guaranteed a race shirt. Race Shirts for registrations after the 4th are available while supplies LAST. This is a fun family event, and we love to see familiar faces. Net proceeds support our parks, beautification projects, and recreation programs. We are also accepting donations for our food pantry, which supplies food to those in need throughout the year. You can donate to the Matawan Food Pantry by clicking on the donate button during your registration. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.
RACE SCHEDULE
Registration
Early Bird Registration Price begins online on Wednesday, September 23rd
In-person registration will be available on Race Day: $40 (CASH ONLY).
Race shirts are not guaranteed and are only available while supplies last.
Early Packet Pickup
Friday, November 27th
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Race Start
Race starts promptly at 8:30 AM
Awards will be given out by the Mayor and Rec Commissioner at the Race Medal Table as winners are identified
Awards
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Top 3 Male and Female Runners in each Age Group
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