Sat, Nov 28, 2026

Westfield Turkey Trot 5 MILE

Westfield, NJ

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

5 Miles1 Mile

Entry is $16 now and rises to $18 after Oct 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.

About the Westfield Turkey Trot 5 MILE

The race takes place at Tamaques Park, with a staggered morning start across several distance options, from a short fun run to a full five-mile course. The park setting gives the event an open, neighborhood feel, and the post-Thanksgiving timing means plenty of holiday energy from the crowd.

Packet pickup runs the afternoon before at a local running store on Central Ave. The park has a limited lot that fills early, so carpooling or walking over is worth planning for. Street parking on surrounding roads is available, but the organizers ask runners to be mindful of neighbors' driveways.

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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.

5 Miles · 2025 results

658finishers

25:52winner

45:57median

1:31:44cutoff

Top 3: STEPHEN RATHBUN (25:52) · WILL LOGGIA (26:58) · FABIAN DAZA (27:06)

1 Miles · 2025 results

587finishers

5:47winner

11:53median

23:24cutoff

Top 3: FINN ROBERTS (5:47) · NICO RICHARDS (5:59) · L. ANSPACH (5:59)

The Westfield Turkey Trot 5 MILE has been held every year since at least 2019. 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 Miles11/28/2026 11:15$30

1 Mile11/28/2026 10:15$20

1 Mile11/28/2026 10:40$16

5 Miles11/28/2026 11:15$20

Trot Spot Rent-a-Tent11/28/2026 09:00$75

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Common Questions About the Westfield Turkey Trot 5 MILE

Will I finish last at the Westfield Turkey Trot 5 MILE?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 45:57, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:31:44, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Westfield Turkey Trot 5 MILE a good first 5 Miles?

A field of 658 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 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Westfield Turkey Trot 5 MILE?

The 5 Miles winner ran 25:52 while the median finisher took 45:57. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.