Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Running of the Turkeys - West Deptford

West Deptford, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5K2 Miles

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Oct 18, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Running of the Turkeys - West Deptford

This is a Thanksgiving morning Turkey Trot based out of the RiverWinds Community Center in West Deptford. Runners can choose the chip-timed trot distance or a shorter walk option. The course runs rain or shine, so expect to head out whatever the weather brings that morning.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at RiverWinds Community Center, with race-morning pickup opening well before the start. Parking is plentiful at the community center. The race collects non-perishable food donations for a local food bank, so consider tossing something in the car before you head over.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

376finishers

16:22winner

30:22median

44:52cutoff

Top 3: Tom Cooke (16:22) · Dennis Hassel (16:48) · David Morrow (17:44)

The Running of the Turkeys - West Deptford has been held every year since at least 2021. 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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/26/2026 09:00$20

2 Miles11/26/2026 09:05$15

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Common Questions About the Running of the Turkeys - West Deptford

Will I finish last at the Running of the Turkeys - West Deptford?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:22, and the last recorded finisher came in around 44:52, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Running of the Turkeys - West Deptford a good first 5K?

A field of 376 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Running of the Turkeys - West Deptford?

The 5K winner ran 16:22 while the median finisher took 30:22. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.