4th Annual Shamong Turkey Trot 2026 — Shamong, NJ

Date
November 14, 2026
Location
Shamong, NJ
Venue
295 Indian Mills Road
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $25.00
Events
5K Run, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Includes
Register by 10/23/25 for free t-shirt | Participation medals are available until quantity runs out
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The 4th Annual Shamong Turkey Trot starts at 9:00 AM, giving you time to drive in from nearby areas and settle before the race begins. This one-mile running event takes place in Shamong, New Jersey, at 295 Indian Mills Road. Entry fees range from $15 to $25, making it an affordable option for a quick morning race. The event falls on November 14, 2026, positioning it as a pre-Thanksgiving tradition for local runners looking to log a fast mile before the holiday. With its modest distance and early start, it's well-suited for runners warming up for longer holiday-season races or those seeking a casual community event.

From the Race Organizer
Please join us for the 4th Annual Shamong Turkey Trot 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Saturday, 11/14/26. Timeline and Event Info: 8am-9am: Check-In 8:40am: Warm-up with 3DPT 9am: 5k start. (The race will begin in the Indian Mills Memorial School parking lot, then turn left on Old Indian Mills Road, left on Grassy Lake, left on Stokes Road, left on Oakshade, and a left onto Old Indian Mills Road, and finish in the Indian Mills Memorial School parking lot. The 5k race will be electronic chip timed with combined start and finish lines. Finisher medals for men and women will be awarded to age-groups 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Thanksgiving Pies will be given to 1st Male and 1st Female to finish. Live online race results.) 9:05am: 1 Mile Event Start (Participant’s will complete 5 laps of circular driveway, obtaining a popsicle stick for each lap, then turn in the popsicle sticks for their medal. All 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk participants will receive a participation medal. Thanksgiving Pies will be given to 1st Male and 1st Female to finish.) 9:45am: Awards will be announced for both events. Sponsored by Spirit of Shamong in collaboration with Girl Scout Troop 24713. Net proceeds will support Girl Scout take action projects in Shamong.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 4th Annual Shamong Turkey Trot 2026 — Shamong, NJ?

4th Annual Shamong Turkey Trot 2026 — Shamong, NJ takes place on November 14, 2026. The race is held in Shamong, New Jersey.

Where is 4th Annual Shamong Turkey Trot 2026 — Shamong, NJ held?

4th Annual Shamong Turkey Trot 2026 — Shamong, NJ is held at 295 Indian Mills Road in Shamong, New Jersey.

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