Fast and the Furriest 5K Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · Ocean City, NJ

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Event	Distance	Start	Price now
5k Run	5K	8:30 AM	$35.00	Pace band →
5k Walk	5K	8:30 AM	$35.00	Pace band →
1 Mile Kids Fun Run	1 Miles	8:30 AM	$20.00

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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

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