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Matawan Borough 20th Annual 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk

Sat November 28, 2026
Matawan, NJ 07747 US Directions
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Matawan 20th Annual 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk

Price: $35
Time: 8:30AM EST
Registration ends November 19, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Place

6 South Street
Matawan, NJ US 07747

Description

20th Annual Matawan Borough 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk

Come out with friends and family on Saturday, November 28th, and run off your Turkey dinners at our 20th ANNUAL certified 5k Turkey Trot. The race/fitness walk starts at 8:30 AM and begins and ends on Main Street. All runners registered by Tuesday, November 3rd are guaranteed a race shirt. Race Shirts for registrations after the 4th are available while supplies LAST.  This is a fun family event, and we love to see familiar faces. Net proceeds support our parks, beautification projects, and recreation programs. We are also accepting donations for our food pantry, which supplies food to those in need throughout the year. You can donate to the Matawan Food Pantry by clicking on the donate button during your registration. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.

RACE SCHEDULE

Registration
Early Bird Registration Price begins online on Wednesday, September 23rd

Regular Price: $35 from 10/17- 11/3 -  LAST DAY TO GUARANTEE YOUR RACE SHIRT!
 
* $35 Online Registration will end on 11/19 - *Please note that due to production time for race shirts, orders placed from 11/4 - 11/19 are not guaranteed shirt availability or sizing.
 

In-person registration will be available on Race Day: $40 (CASH ONLY).
Race shirts are not guaranteed and are only available while supplies last.

Early Packet Pickup 

Friday, November 27th

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Matawan Borough Municipal and Community Center
201 Broad Street, Matawan, NJ 07747
(Entrance for pickup will be at the side door of the building at the top of the stairs closest to the main parking lot)

and

Saturday, 11/28/26 beginning at 7:15 AM
 

Race Start

Race starts promptly at 8:30 AM

Awards will be given out by the Mayor and Rec Commissioner at the Race Medal Table as winners are identified 

Awards

Top 3 Overall Male and Female

Top 3 Male and Female Runners in each Age Group

10 and under, 11-14, 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 and over
 
No duplicate awards

Premier

Gold

Silver

Community

Race Contact Info

2026 Matawan Borough Turkey Trot Course Map

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