The Big Turkey Half Marathon & 5K 2024

🏃‍♂️ 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.