Fast and the Furriest 5K Turkey Trot
Date and time
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Location
Ocean City Music Pier, Ocean City, NJ
Date and time
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Location
Ocean City Music Pier, Ocean City, NJ
Date and time
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Location
Ocean City Music Pier, Ocean City, NJ
WHERE AND WHEN
The race will take place Thanksgiving Morning, Thursday November 27, 2025 at 8:30 am.
All events start and finish at Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226.
COURSE
5k Run & 5k Walk: The race will be run on the Ocean City Boardwalk beginning at the Music Pier and proceeding south to 23rd Street to the turnaround. Runners will then head north to the Music Pier to the finish.
1M Kids Fun Run: will be one loop from the Music Pier to 5th Street and back.
SWAG
Race T-shirt to pre-registered athletes while supplies last
ITINERARY
Wednesday
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - In-person Registration & Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up at OC Senior Center, 1735 Simpson Ave # 5, Ocean City, NJ 08226.
Thursday
7:00 am - In-person Registration & Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up at Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226. 8:30 am - 5k Run & 5k Walk Start. The 1M Kids Fun Run will be held at the conclusion of the 5k Run & 5k Walk.
AWARDS
5k Run
Overall: Top 3 Male & Female
Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female 8 & Under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14. 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90 & Over
1M Kids Fun Run
Age Groups: Top 3 Male & Female 6 & Under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14
Help us help the animals and keep a tradition alive in the process. All proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Ocean City. Thank you for your support.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Ocean City ordinances prohibit dogs on the Boardwalk at any time. Please leave your pet at home. Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race Results will be available on website No confirmation will be sent, verify entry here Race scored by DQ Events All events will be held rain or shine Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason No refunds, transfers, or credits
5K
1 mile