Thu, Nov 26, 2026

2026 Turkey Trot

Flemington, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2016

5K2 Miles

Entry is $36 now and rises to $40 after Aug 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $4.

About the 2026 Turkey Trot

The course winds through the historic streets of Flemington on Thanksgiving morning, which means old downtown architecture and holiday-morning quiet before the town wakes up fully. The race draws a large crowd each year, with both a run and a walk option, and benefits an organization that helps people with disabilities find employment in the area.

Packet pickup runs at the CEA office on Minneakoning Road across several days in the week before the race, with multiple windows to choose from. On race morning itself, pickup moves to Court Street Park, where the event is based, but closes when the race starts, so arriving early matters.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a big field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

2,758finishers

8:41winner

32:28median

1:05:39cutoff

Top 3: Noah Smith (15:21) · Christopher Thompson (15:22) · Dean Ricco (15:43)

The 2026 Turkey Trot has been held every year since at least 2016. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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

3.1 Miles11/26/2026 09:30$36

2 Miles11/26/2026 09:30$36

Virtual - 2026 CEA/JFI Turkey Trot VIRTUAL 5K Run/2M Walk11/26/2026 09:30$36

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Common Questions About the 2026 Turkey Trot

Will I finish last at the 2026 Turkey Trot?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:28, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:39, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2026 Turkey Trot a good first 3.1 Miles?

With 2,758 finishers there are runners at every pace, so you are never out on your own. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 2026 Turkey Trot?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 8:41 while the median finisher took 32:28. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.