Iconic tradition · Manasquan, NJ
Manasquan Turkey Trot is a landmark running tradition in Manasquan, New Jersey, with a verified date of November 21, 2026.
Confirmed
- When
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Start 1 Mile 10:00 AM; 5 Mile 11:00 AM
Saturday before Thanksgiving - Where
- Manasquan Little League Baseball Field
69 Second Avenue
Manasquan, NJ 08736 · Monmouth County
Directions - Entry
- 5 Mile $40 (2026)
Register - Organized by
- Manasquan Turkey Trot
43 years
What to expect
2026 Confirmed
The 43rd Annual Manasquan Turkey Trot. Good times guaranteed again in Manasquan on November 21, 2026 at 11 AM.
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.
2027 Projected
Projected from the 2026 pattern (Saturday before Thanksgiving); not announced.
- Sat, Nov 20, 2027
About the run
A 43-year Manasquan tradition held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, with a five-mile course past the town's pubs that starts and ends at the Little League field. It's run for fun: no times are recorded and no full results are kept, and the field sells out every year.
The run
- Distances
- 5 miles
- Occasion
- Thanksgiving
- Season
- Fall
Also in the NJ Event Atlas
Nearby
Sources
- Official site official
Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.