Ocean County Foundation for Vocational & Technical Education 5K Turkey Dash
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Event overview
The Ocean County Foundation for Vocational & Technical Education 5K Turkey Dash & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Waretown, New Jersey. It is the fourth annual running of this event. Proceeds benefit the OCVTS Foundation, which supports education for students at OCVTS. The race location is the Barnegat Branch Trail, with the event base at 117 Wells Mills Road, Waretown.
Distances
- 5K
- 1 Mile
The event program includes separate entries for the foundation races and for OCVTS students and staff.
Course, entry and amenities
Registration and check-in occur the morning of the race at the Waretown Fire House (117 Wells Mills Road). Pre-registration prices and post-deadline prices are listed for each event; a pre-registration deadline is noted as October 21, 2025. Entry fees include a tee shirt for pre-registrants and one beer ticket for participants 21 years and older.
The 5K course runs along the Barnegat Branch Trail. Timing is provided with chip technology. Amenities include custom T-shirts for pre-registrants, multiple water stops, a prize drawing, music, and refreshments. Awards are given to top male and female finishers in age categories (12 and under, 13-15, 16-19, five-year age groups through 90+), plus top OCVTS staff members. The event proceeds in all weather conditions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.