Ocean County Foundation for Vocational & Technical Education 5K Turkey Dash & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Waretown, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $30 on Oct 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCVTS Foundation 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Nov 1, 20269:30 AM | $25$30 after Oct 21, 2026 | – |
| OCVTS Students/Staff Members 1 Mile Fun/Run | 1 Mile | Nov 1, 20269:30 AM | $20$25 after Oct 21, 2026 | – |
| OCVTS Foundation 5K | 5K | Nov 1, 202610:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 21, 2026 | – |
| OCVTS Students/Staff Members 5k | 5K | Nov 1, 202610:00 AM | $25$35 after Oct 21, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $30 on Oct 21, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- OCVTS Foundation 1 Mile Fun Run: $25 until Oct 20, then $30 until Nov 1.
- OCVTS Students/Staff Members 1 Mile Fun/Run: $20 until Oct 20, then $25 until Nov 1.
- OCVTS Foundation 5K: $35 until Oct 20, then $40 until Nov 1.
- OCVTS Students/Staff Members 5k: $25 until Oct 20, then $35 until Nov 1.
Online registration closes Nov 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Jersey ($35).
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 6:24 AM, and the OCVTS Foundation 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
117 Wells Mills Road, Waretown, NJ 08758
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 (4 years)Aggregated from official results for Ocean County Foundation for Vocational & Technical Education 5K Turkey Dash & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Ocean County Foundation for Vocational & Technical Education 5K Turkey Dash & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:13 or better, the top quarter in 27:35, and half the field in 31:06; the last tenth came in after 38:41.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:31 | 21:24 |
| 30-39 | 30:20 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 34:58 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 22:15 | 29:00 |
| 60-69 | 31:57 | n/a |
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
Up 44 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Ocean County Foundation for Vocational & Technical Education 5K Turkey Dash & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 52 to 75 finishers, and the median time dropped from 31:14 to 31:06.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 (+10%) | 31:06 | under 22:13 | 19:20 |
| 2024 | 68 (-16%) | 31:24 | under 22:01 | 18:29 |
| 2023 | 81 (+56%) | 31:16 | under 22:45 | 18:55 |
| 2022 | 52 | 31:14 | under 22:40 | 17:42 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:35, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here are about average.
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 1 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 76°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
- 117 Wells Mills Road, Waretown, NJ 08758Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 60 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 1, 2026), 2025 (Nov 2, 2025), 2024 (Nov 3, 2024), 2023 (Nov 5, 2023), 2022 (Nov 20, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Ocean County Foundation for Vocational & Technical Education 5K Turkey Dash & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk?
- Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 21, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New Jersey ($35).
- 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 75 runners finished the OCVTS Foundation 5K; the median finish was 31:06 and the winner ran 19:20.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:35, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 117 Wells Mills Road, Waretown, NJ 08758.