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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
RiverWinds Community Center, West Deptford NJ
Distances
5K
Typical weather
35–51°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2025
53–62°F
rain
2024
43–62°F
rain
2023
28–50°F
rain
2022
37–55°F
dry
2021
36–47°F
rain
2020
48–65°F
rain
2019
34–59°F
dry
2018
40–53°F
rain
2017
37–52°F
dry
2016
40–50°F
dry
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About this race
Running of the Turkeys Race Details
Start your Thanksgiving day at the West Deptford Running of the Turkeys 5K Turkey Trot and 2-mile Wobble Walk!
Event Information
- Date: November 26, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM
- Location: RiverWinds Community Center, West Deptford, NJ
- Link: Race Registration
Registration Details
- Pre-registration: Required before or on November 25th at 8:00 PM
- Shirt Purchase: Optional long-sleeve shirts available until November 19th
- Packet Pick-up: Available from 5-7 PM on November 25th
- Awards Ceremony: Begins at 9:45 AM
Race Features
- Race Options: Choose to run the 5K Turkey Trot or the 2-mile Wobble Walk
- Timing: The 5K race will be chip-timed
- Awards: Medals for first, second, and third place overall and by age group
- Age Groups: Includes 13 & under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Community Involvement
- Food Drive: Collecting non-perishable food items for Greater Woodbury Cooperative Ministries Food Bank
- Participation: A rain or shine event
- Parking: Plenty of parking is available at RiverWinds Community Center
- Shirt Claim: Must be present on race day to claim your shirt
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Nov 25 – 27, 2026.
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