Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run takes place in Bayonne, New Jersey, on Thanksgiving morning, November 26, 2026. The 1 Mile Fun Run goes off first at 9:00 a.m., followed by the 5K at 10:00 a.m. The course winds through Bayonne's county park on a scenic route, and the event welcomes experienced runners and casual walkers alike, including families pushing strollers. Finishers receive a T-shirt, and there are Thanksgiving-themed photo opportunities at the event.

A 10:00 a.m. start is a comfortable, family-friendly time that leaves room for breakfast and a proper warm-up. If you run regularly, treat the 5K as a chance to test your fitness on a park course before winter; if you are newer, aim to run it steady from the first mile rather than sprinting off the line, and consider the 1 Mile as an option for kids or relatives who want to join. Four to six weeks of easy running, with one slightly faster session per week, is enough preparation for either distance.