Running of the Turkeys - West Deptford
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Thursday, November 26, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in West Deptford (RiverWinds Community Center). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25; the 5K goes from $25 to $30 after November 25.
Course and race notes
Start your Thanksgiving day at the West Deptford Running of the Turkeys 5K Turkey Trot and 2-mile Wobble Walk!
Optional long-sleeve shirts will be available for purchase until Thursday, November 19th. The West Deptford Running of the Turkeys is on Thanksgiving Morning at 9:00 AM.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, November 26
2026 · in 19 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$25
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Wed Nov 25 (in 18 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Opened Sep 10, 2026
Race day in West Deptford
Weather
52° / 36°F
Typical high and low for November 26, with a 32% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Philadelphia Intl Airport, PA (6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:57 AM – 4:39 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Nov 25
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.