EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot 5k & 1 Miler 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $15 on Nov 28, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Nature Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 28, 20269:00 AM | $10$15 after Nov 28, 2026 | – |
| 5k Turkey Trot | 5K | Nov 28, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 28, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $15 on Nov 28, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile Nature Walk: $10 until Nov 27, then $15 until Nov 28.
- 5k Turkey Trot: $30 until Nov 27, then $35 until Nov 28.
Online registration closes Nov 28, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Jersey runs 32:16, about 10:23 a mile, based on 598 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:02 and men in 29:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the 1 Mile Nature Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 80 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (JB Sports Timing) for EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot 5k & 1 Miler. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot 5k & 1 Miler?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:47 or better, the top quarter in 25:54, and half the field in 30:40; the last tenth came in after 41:06.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:58 | 21:11 |
| 20-29 | 31:30 | 21:15 |
| 30-39 | 33:54 | 25:26 |
| 40-49 | 35:46 | 22:32 |
| 50-59 | 36:52 | 28:58 |
| 60-69 | 39:11 | 27:15 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot 5k & 1 Miler 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 138 to 136 finishers, and the median time dropped from 30:49 to 30:40.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 136 (+32%) | 30:40 | under 22:47 | 16:51 |
| 2024 | 103 (-15%) | 30:45 | under 23:45 | 16:58 |
| 2023 | 121 (+14%) | 31:29 | under 23:46 | 18:06 |
| 2022 | 106 (-23%) | 30:09 | under 23:11 | 17:59 |
| 2021 | 138 | 30:49 | under 22:16 | 17:50 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:54, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 28 the day usually runs from 35°F at dawn to 52°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 59°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 80 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt - First 100 Runners
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 28, 2026), 2025 (Nov 29, 2025), 2024 (Nov 30, 2024), 2023 (Nov 25, 2023), 2022 (Nov 26, 2022), 2021 (Nov 27, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is EHT Nature Reserve Turkey Trot 5k & 1 Miler?
- Saturday, November 28, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $15 on Nov 28, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 28, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 136 runners finished the 5k Turkey Trot; the median finish was 30:40 and the winner ran 16:51.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:54, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Egg Harbor Township Nature Reserve, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234.
From the organizers
THE 12th ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K RUN AND 1 MILE FUN WALK
Saturday, NOVEMBER 28, 2026 at 9 AM (Rain or Shine)
5k & 1 Miler Pre-Registration starts 8am race morning. 5k Starts 9am
Pre-Registration Price
5k Pre-Registration entry fee: $30.00 | 1 Mile Pre-Registration entry fee: $10.00 (NO T-Shirt)
Online Registration will closes at 8pm Friday night, Nov. 27, 2026.
T-Shirt - First 100 Runners for the 5k only.
Race Day Registration Price
5k Race Day Registration fee: $35.00 | 1 Mile Race Day Registration fee: $15.00 (Individual or Family) - (NO T-Shirt)
To download a PDF of the paper registration form click here → PAPER REGISTRATION FORM