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Fast and the Furriest 5K Turkey Trot
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Fast and the Furriest 5K Turkey Trot

Ocean City, New Jersey, United States View on map
Nov 26, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

WHERE AND WHEN

The race will take place Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday November 27, 2025 at 8:30 am.

All events start and finish at Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226.

COURSE

5k Run & 5k Walk: The race will be run on the Ocean City Boardwalk beginning at the Music Pier and proceeding south to 23rd Street to the turnaround. Runners will then head north to the Music Pier to the finish.

1M Kids Fun Run: will be one loop from the Music Pier to 5th Street and back. 

SWAG

Race T-shirt to pre-registered athletes while supplies last 

ITINERARY

Wednesday

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - In-person Registration & Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up at OC Senior Center, 1735 Simpson Ave # 5, Ocean City, NJ 08226.

Thursday

7:00 am - In-person Registration & Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up at Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226.
8:30 am - 5k Run & 5k Walk Start. The 1M Kids Fun Run will be held at the conclusion of the 5k Run & 5k Walk.

AWARDS

5k Run

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female

Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female
8 & Under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14. 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90 & Over

1M Kids Fun Run

Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female
6 & Under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14

Help us help the animals and keep a tradition alive in the process. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Ocean City. Thank you for your support.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Ocean City ordinances prohibit dogs on the Boardwalk at any time. Please leave your pet at home.
  • Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race
  • Results will be available on website
  • No confirmation will be sent, verify entry here
  • Race scored by DQ Events
  • All events will be held rain or shine
  • Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason
  • No refunds, transfers, or credits

Pick your distance

Running

5k Run

This event is chip timed and you must wear your bib on the front, outside of all clothing

Nov 26, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Open

1 Mile Kids Fun Run

This event is chip timed and you must wear your bib on the front, outside of all clothing

Nov 26, 2026 1.6K 8:30 AM
$20.00
Open

Walking

5k Walk

This event is not timed

Nov 26, 2026 5K 8:30 AM
$35.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 12 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Ocean City.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 4.4° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 12.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 0.1° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 12.0°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
21.9
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
1.0mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
67.2%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Ocean City events

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