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Earn your Thanksgiving dinner with a morning run by the bay. The Bayonne Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run returns to Bayonne County Park in Bayonne, Hudson County, NJ, on Thursday, November 26, 2026, with a family friendly fun run at 9 a.m. and a 5K at 10 a.m.
The race is produced by Winning Events Group, the local team behind several Hudson County races. Here is what our team confirmed on the official registration page.
Bayonne Turkey Trot at a Glance
- Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day)
- Location: Bayonne County Park, 930 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Bayonne
- 1 Mile Fun Run: 9 a.m., $15
- 5K: 10 a.m., $40
- Price increase: both prices go up after November 15
- Check-in: inside the park, by the bathrooms
- Register: Bayonne Turkey Trot on RunSignup
- Organizer contact: info@citychallengerace.com
A Relaxed Race for the Whole Family
This is a holiday tradition, not a pressure cooker. Shirts are included with registration, strollers are welcome and the race is not chip timed. Instead, a large clock at the finish line shows your time, so you can still chase a personal best if you want one. The 1 mile fun run an hour earlier is a great way to get kids involved before the main event.
About the Park
Bayonne County Park, officially Stephen R. Gregg Park, sits on the east bank of Newark Bay and opened in 1916. It has a waterfront promenade, wide paths and plenty of green space for warming up and cooling down. Learn more about it in our guide to Hudson County waterfront parks.
Race Day Tips
- Register before November 15 to lock in the lower prices
- Arrive early so you have time to find check-in by the bathrooms inside the park
- Dress in layers, since late November mornings by the water can be chilly
- Bring the family: the fun run starts at 9 a.m. and strollers are welcome in the 5K
More Thanksgiving Week Ideas
Not in Bayonne on Thanksgiving? The same organizer also runs the Jersey City Turkey Day 5K that morning and the Hoboken Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 21, both listed in our November guide to Hudson County. After the race, refuel with picks from our best Bayonne restaurants list, and if you love Bayonne traditions, stop by the Santa Paws Tree at the Bayonne Public Library.
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Featured photo: Jim.henderson, Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
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