Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

The Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run takes place on Thanksgiving morning at Bayonne County Park in Bayonne, New Jersey. The children's fun run begins at 9:00 a.m., with the 5K starting at 9:30 a.m. This allows families to include it in their holiday morning before other activities commence. The event offers a straightforward format: a 5-kilometer race for runners and walkers, and a 1-mile option for children and those preferring a shorter distance. It is designed for all ages and skill levels, bringing together families, friends, walkers, club runners, and casual holiday participants in the same park. The Bayonne recreation department established it as a new Thanksgiving tradition, following the conclusion of the Bayonne vs. Marist football game, a former local holiday fixture.