The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
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The Big Turkey Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
The event is the third annual running festival held on Thanksgiving Day at Oak Ridge Park in Union County, New Jersey, located at 136 Oak Ridge Road, Clark, NJ 07066. The course uses paved paths along manicured lawns and is described as mostly flat with birch, oak, and pine trees lining the route. The setting combines a recently developed course and parkland features.
Distances offered include:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- 5K (3.1 miles)
Race services and amenities listed by the organizer include a technical race shirt, a die cast finisher medal, and timing with real time loop results and live tracking. Event media are provided with photos and video uploaded within two hours of race end. Aid is available on course with traditional water and sports drink stations using paper cups, power gels, trash receptacles, and volunteers for course support.
Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers for each distance and age group awards are provided in 10 year bands covering youth through 70 and older. The event also includes virtual participation options for the 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
