Ocean County Foundation for Vocational & Technical Education 5K Turkey Dash & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

🎉 Event Overview

Sunday, November 2, 2025
Proceeds Benefit OCVTS Foundation
Registration at 8:30am 1 Mile Fun Run 11am 5K Race 11:30am

📍 Location

Registration/Check-in: Morning of race at the Waretown Fire House
117 Wells Mills Road, Waretown NJ 08758

💰 Entry Fees

• 5k: $35 Pre-registered by Oct. 22nd: $40 after. All Students (18 and under) and OCVTS Staff Members $25 Pre-registered by Oct. 22nd: $35 after.
• 1 Mile Fun/Run: $25 Pre-registered by Oct. 22nd: $30 after and day of Race: Students 12 and under and OCVTS Staff $20: Pre-registered by Oct. 22nd, $25 after and day of race.
• Fee includes: Tee shirt for pre-registrants and 1 beer ticket (21 yrs. and older)

🏆 Awards

• Categories: Top M/F in all categories: 12 and under, 13-15, 16-19 and 5 year age groups (through 90 and over)
• Special Award: M/F Top OCVTS Staff Members.

🏃‍♂️ Course Details

• Course: 5K course along the scenic Barnegat Branch Trail
• Amenities: Custom designed T-Shirts (adult & children sizes) guaranteed to pre registrants.
• Technology: Chip Technology by Viper Timing.
• Extras: Multiple water stops, prize drawing, music & refreshments.

🎊 Post-Race Celebration

Celebration and Award Ceremony immediately following the race.

🗺️ Directions

From Garden State Parkway, take Exit 69 (north or south). Upon exit, turn right on to Wells Mills Road. Drive approximately 2.1 miles. Waretown Municipal Offices Parking Lot is on the right side, just past the Waretown Memorial Park. Access to the trail is adjacent to the Rail Trail parking lot, near the corner of Clearwater and Railroad Avenues.

🔗 More Information

For registration and additional details, visit the race page.