When
Thursday, November 28th, 2024
Where
136 Oak Ridge Rd., Clark NJ
Distances
5K · Half
About this race
🏃♂️ Race Overview
- Event: The Big Turkey Half Marathon and 5K
- Date: November 28, 2024
- Location: 136 Oak Ridge Rd., Clark, NJ
- Website: Register Here
🌳 Course Description
- Setting: Oak Ridge Park in Union County, NJ is a runner's paradise.
- Paths: Paved paths along manicured lawns with birch, oak, and pine trees.
- Challenge: Mostly flat course, perfect for running.
- Tradition: Annual Thanksgiving Day event, including a 5K on a certified USATF course.
🥇 Participation & Awards
- Medals: All participants receive a finisher medal and technical t-shirt.
- Registration: Half marathon participants are automatically registered in the 5K.
- Awards: Overall awards for top three male and female finishers in each distance.
- Age Groups: Awards for each gender in age groups starting from 10.
🕖 Event Schedule
- Race Day: Show up ready to run approximately 30 minutes before start.
- Start Times:
- 8:30 A.M. - Half Marathon
- 11:00 A.M. - 5K Race
- Location: Start location is by Oak Ridge Park.
- Weather: Start times may change due to weather conditions.
💧 Course Support
- Hydration: Traditional water and Gatorade support stations.
- Nutrition: Power gels handed out to keep you going.
- Cleanliness: Trash receptacles and volunteers available for all trash.
- Safety: Support stations staffed along the course.
🏅 Amenities
- Shirts & Medals: Technical T-shirt and die cast finisher medal available.
- Awards: Plaque awards for top 3 overall and for age groups.
- Timing: Real-time timing for every loop to track runners.
- Media: Video and images uploaded within 2 hours after the race.
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