# Medford Lakes Colony Turkey Trot 5K (53rd year)

> Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM
- Where: Medford Lakes race start (79 Tecumseh Trail), 79 Tecumseh Trl, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055
- Ages: All ages; age groups from 10 and under
- Price: $15 ages 17 and under; $25 adults
- Status: Sold out when last checked.
- Organizer: Medford Lakes Colony (David Nimmer Annual 5K Turkey Trot)
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/MedfordLakes/MedfordLakesColonyTurkeyTrot5K
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

The Medford Lakes Colony David Nimmer Annual 5K Turkey Trot reaches its 53rd year on Thanksgiving morning, starting at 8:30 am on a USATF-certified course through the Borough of Medford Lakes with mile markers and chip timing. Entry is $15 for ages 17 and under and $25 for adults, and awards go three deep in age groups that start at 10 and under, so school-age runners have their own category. Net proceeds go to a charitable trust that builds ADA-compliant access to borough buildings, beaches and pavilions. Runners who pre-register by November 12 are guaranteed a festive T-shirt in their size. Bibs can be picked up inside Vaughan Hall on Wednesday, November 25 from noon to 4:30 pm or on race morning from 7 to 8 am, and the Medford Lakes Lions Food Bank collects non-perishable food in donation boxes at both pickups.

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