Matawan Borough 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk

Matawan Borough 5K Turkey Trot & Fitness Walk is run in Matawan, New Jersey, on Saturday, November 28, 2026. The 5K and the fitness walk both go off at 8:30 a.m., pairing a timed 3.1-mile race with a walking option for anyone who wants the morning out without the effort of racing.

Turkey trots like this one are road races through town streets, and the early start on a holiday weekend means an easy morning followed by the rest of the day free. Experienced runners can use the 5K as a short, honest test of fitness at the end of the fall season, while beginners will find 3.1 miles a manageable first goal after a month or so of regular walk-run sessions. Whatever your pace, arrive early enough to jog fifteen minutes beforehand: an 8:30 a.m. start in coastal New Jersey in late November is a cold one.