Colonial Park, Somerset NJ
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Race Overview
Join us the last Saturday before Thanksgiving for our seventh annual "Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5k," once again in November! Come run with us to celebrate Thanksgiving as we honor the memory of our race's namesake, Tom 'Dragon' O'Reilly.
Race Date
- Date: Saturday, November 21st
- Time: 10am (rain, snow, or shine)
Location
- Venue: Somerset County Park Commission's Colonial Park
- Address: 156 Mettlers Road, Franklin Township
Donations
Please visit our donations tab to donate if you're not signed up for the race. If you are signing up, you'll have a chance to donate at checkout.
Race Results
Click HERE for our crazy fast 2025 race results. Timing provided by Compuscore.
Race Day Schedule
- Race Day Registration/Packet Pick-up: 8:00 am - 9:45 am in Knob Hill Pavilion (Lot C)
- Pre-Race Day Packet Pickup: 3-7PM on November 20th at Road Runner Sports in North Brunswick (501 Shoppes Blvd, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902)
- Start Time: 10:00am November 21st
- Parking: ONLY available in Lot B. Please enter from the Mettlers Rd. entrance to the park, especially if you are arriving after 8:30am. The main road in the park will be closed at 8:30 am as we prepare for the trot
Registration Pricing
- Early Bird: $25 registration until August 31st, 11:59 pm
- Registration: $30 from 9/1 until October 21st, 11:59pm
- Late Registration: $35 from 10/22 until November 19, 11:59pm
- Race-day: $40, no discounts
Race Shirts
Register by 11:59pm on Saturday, November 1st to guarantee a race shirt. Shirts are NOT guaranteed to race day registrants or those who register after November 1st.
Awards
Awards will be given to the first, second and third overall male and female. Age group awards will be given to first, second and third place male/female finishers in the following categories: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90 and over.
Course Information
- Type: Flat & fast (and did we mention fun??)
- Start/Finish: Race starts and ends in Colonial Park.
Water Stops
There will be one water stop on the course.
Post-race Refreshments
Bottled water/beverages and snacks will be provided post-race at Knob Hill Pavilion.
New This Year - 1 Mile Fun Run!
- Fun Run Start Time: 9:00am November 21st
- Kids: 10 and under run free!
- Discount: Register for Both Events to get $10 - $15 off your Fun Run Registration!
- Fun Run Pricing: $20 Early Bird until August 31st, 11:59 pm
Fun Run Awards and Giveaways
Fun Run registrants will not receive a race shirt, but will receive a participation medal.
More Information
To register and learn more about the race, visit here.
