Sat, Nov 21, 2026

Manasquan Turkey Trot

Manasquan, NJ

Opens Aug 31, 2026Annual since at least 2014

5 Miles

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Sep 14, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Manasquan Turkey Trot

The course runs through Manasquan's streets, passing by local pubs along the way, and both distances share the same neighborhood route the race has used for years. The shorter distance starts on First Avenue north of Ocean Avenue, while the longer one sets off from a different stretch of the same road. Walkers are welcome in both.

Bib pickup runs on the two evenings before the race at Leggett's Sand Bar on First Avenue, and again on race morning at a Second Avenue address. Race-morning pickup closes well before the start, so the pre-race evening windows are the easier option. Bibs must be worn on the front and are not mailed out.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

5 Miles · 2025 results

24finishers

26:26winner

29:12median

12:42:00cutoff

Top 3: NICHOLAS MUSUMECI (26:26) · Hunter Sabins (27:18) · Tyler Becht (27:21)

· 2025 results

6finishers

6:12winner

6:47median

7:31cutoff

Top 3: B. Rieth (6:12) · V. Carolan (7:11) · T. Tice (6:19)

The Manasquan Turkey Trot has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5 Miles11/21/2026 11:00$35

Manasquan Turkey Trot - 1 Mile11/21/2026 10:00$35

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Common Questions About the Manasquan Turkey Trot

Will I finish last at the Manasquan Turkey Trot?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 29:12, and the last recorded finisher came in around 12:42:00, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Manasquan Turkey Trot a good first 5 Miles?

It is a small race (24 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Manasquan Turkey Trot?

The 5 Miles winner ran 26:26 while the median finisher took 29:12. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.