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Moorestown Turkey Trot 2026

Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Moorestown, New Jersey
Entry fee: From $10
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
In Person One Mile Fun Run/Walk	Kids	Nov 26, 20269:00 AM	$10	1,000
In Person 5K	5K	Nov 26, 20269:30 AM	$10	1,000

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$10 until Nov 26.

Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $10, entry is about 71 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 In Person One Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 70 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

350 Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 26 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 50°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°F and hot years reach 58°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Moorestown Turkey Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.

Course

Moorestown Cross Country Course

Moorestown Cross Country Course.

Rules and FAQ

Jogging Strollers and Pets

Jogging Strollers and Pets are allowed with three caveats. First, you must take full responsibility for them - meaning if someone gets injured because they get their heal clipped by your stroller then you are liable, not the race or high…

The cause

Moorestown Turkey Trot History

We started the Moorestown Turkey Trot in 2005 as a fundraiser. Lorenzo Eagles was the boys XC coach, John Denning was the girls coach and Bob Bickel was a volunteer assistant. We wanted to have our own XC course, but there were no trails…

The cause

Moorestown Cross Country Team

Moorestown High School Cross Country Team Website. All proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Cross Country teams at Moorestown High School. Erin Todd and John Denning are the head coaches.

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where: 350 Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 70 feet
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K, Kids
Editions: 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is Moorestown Turkey Trot?: Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?: At $10, entry is about 71 percent below a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.
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?: 5K, Kids.
Where does it start?: 350 Bridgeboro Road, Moorestown, NJ 08057.

From the organizers

Enjoy a run on Thanksgiving morning around the Moorestown High School Cross Country course. This is a low key race with NO TIMING, but plenty of friends and fun, with free snacks and drinks.