Jersey City's Turkey Day 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
About this race
🦃 Jersey City Turkey Day 5K — November 26, 2026! 🍁
Start your Thanksgiving morning the right way at the Jersey City Turkey Day 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run on Thursday, November 26, 2026! Join runners, walkers, families, and friends along the scenic Jersey City waterfront, featuring incredible views of Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island.
This annual Turkey Day tradition brings the community together for a fun, festive race that’s perfect for everyone — from competitive runners chasing a fast 5K to families and first-timers enjoying the 1-Mile Fun Run.
Why You Should Register Early:
A classic Thanksgiving morning race — perfect before the big meal
Scenic waterfront course with official timing
Great event for runners, walkers, families, and strollers
Professional race photos included
Music, energy, and a festive finish-line experience
Options for both a 5K Run/Walk and a 1-Mile Fun Run
This race fills up every year, so early registration is strongly encouraged to lock in the best pricing and guarantee your spot.
👉 Register early and make it a Thanksgiving tradition.
We’ll see you at the start line!
Pick your distance
Running
Turkey Trot 5K
1 Mile Fun Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Jersey City, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:55 AM and sets at 4:31 PM local time (EST) in Jersey City on November 26, 2026 — 9h 35m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Jersey City
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Jersey City 5K Races 21 races
- 10K Run Events in Jersey City 7 races
- Jersey City Half Marathons 7 races
- Marathons in Jersey City 2 races
- Jersey City Running Calendar 2026 28 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 29 Jersey City events
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