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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
79 Tecumseh Trail, Medford Lakes NJ
5K
36–51°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
26–55°F
rain
2022
38–55°F
dry
2021
36–48°F
rain
2020
51–64°F
rain
2019
34–62°F
dry
2018
41–54°F
rain
2017
38–52°F
dry
2016
41–51°F
dry
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About this race
Medford Lakes Colony David Nimmer Annual 5K Turkey Trot
53 Years!
11/26 8:30 am
$25 Adults
$15 Ages 17 and Under
Come join the fun and burn off a few extra calories in anticipation of that big Thanksgiving meal. Our fast USATF certified course will take you through the picturesque Borough of Medford Lakes. There are mile markers on the course. The race is professionally ChronoTrack chip timed with same day internet results.
The race is dedicated to David Nimmer with all net proceeds going towards a charitable trust that benefits construction of ADA-compliant access to various buildings, beaches, and pavilions around the Borough.
Festive T Shirts to guaranteed to ALL pre-registered runners Register by 11/12 to guarantee a size!
Awards to top Male and Female and top Male and Female Masters (40+) plus 3 deep male and female in the following age groups: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+
Pre-registered runners can pick up their bibs and T-shirts on Wednesday 11/25 inside of Vaughan Hall from 12:00 pm until 4:30 pm or on Race Day from 7:00 am - 8:00 am.
Find us on Facebook for the latest race information: https://www.facebook.com/MedfordLakesTurkeyTrot/
Non-Perishable Food Donations Accepted for the Medford Lakes Lions Food Bank. Donation boxes will be inside of Vaughan Hall on race morning and at early packet pick-up.
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