Thu, Nov 26, 2026

South Vineland Thanksgiving Run

Vineland, NJ

Opens Aug 6, 2026Annual since at least 2024

3 Miles

Entry is $10 now and rises to $25 after Aug 29, 2026, so registering before then saves $15.

About the South Vineland Thanksgiving Run

The course runs cross-country style through what the organizers call a hidden gem in Vineland, so expect grass and natural terrain rather than pavement. It reads like a park race, with ground that rewards trail shoes or at least something with grip. The Thanksgiving morning timing means the field tends to mix regulars with people who only race once a year.

Check-in and same-day signup open before the start at the main pavilion, which also serves as the gathering point for the morning. Registration is handled online via QR code; if you bring cash, have exact change ready.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3 Miles · 2025 results

134finishers

18:09winner

29:16median

57:16cutoff

Top 3: David Farrell (18:09) · Colton DelCollo (18:19) · Isaiah Strickland (19:35)

The South Vineland Thanksgiving Run has been held every year since at least 2024. 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

3 Miles11/26/2026 09:00$10

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Common Questions About the South Vineland Thanksgiving Run

Will I finish last at the South Vineland Thanksgiving Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3 Miles field finished slower than 29:16, and the last recorded finisher came in around 57:16, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the South Vineland Thanksgiving Run a good first 3 Miles?

It is a small race (134 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 3 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the South Vineland Thanksgiving Run?

The 3 Miles winner ran 18:09 while the median finisher took 29:16. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.