Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot
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Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5k
The Tom O'Reilly Turkey Trot 5k takes place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Colonial Park, 156 Mettlers Road, Franklin Township (Somerset), NJ 08873, US. The event includes a main 5K race and a new 1 Mile Fun Run.
Distances
- 5 km
- 1 mile Fun Run
Registration options and typical fees are published for each event and for a both-events bundle. Published prices for the 5K include an early registration tier and later tiers, with a higher race-day fee; a $3 discount applies for RVRR or USATF members during pre-registration. A both-events bundle is offered; Fun Run pricing includes a free entry for children 10 and under and reduced pricing tiers. Registrants who register by November 1 are guaranteed a race shirt; shirts are not guaranteed for later registrants or race-day entrants.
The course is described as flat and fast and both the start and finish are located inside Colonial Park. There is one water stop on the course. Post-race refreshments including bottled water, other beverages, and snacks are provided at Knob Hill Pavilion. Awards are given to first, second, and third overall male and female finishers, and to first through third in multiple age groups from 15 and under through 90 and over. Timing for recent editions was provided by Compuscore.
Parking for the event is available in Lot B with park entry from Mettlers Road. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
