TJ Hunt Memorial 5K Turkey Trot

Finish the fall season with a Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot! The 2026 TJ Hunt Memorial Foundation Turkey Trot will be held Thursday, November 26th, 2026, beginning at the Wildwood Crest Pier, 5800 Atlantic Avenue. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., and the race kicks off at 9:00 a.m. Registrants have two options for participation: a 5K run that loops from the Crest Pier in Wildwood Crest to the Wildwood Boardwalk or a 1-mile walk that takes place on the Wildwood Crest bike path. Participants of all ages are welcome to join! The cost of registration is $30 for adults and $10 for participants under the age of 18. 

After the race, all participants are invited to a post-race celebration at MudHen Brewing Company on Rio Grande Ave. in Wildwood. Those who register for the Trot will receive an event T-shirt and a free drink ticket upon arrival to enjoy. All proceeds from the Turkey Trot help fund scholarships and efforts to help families that have experienced a traumatic event. For more information about the Turkey Trot and the TJ Hunt Memorial Foundation, visit www.tjhuntmemorialfoundation.com or call 609-780-4223.