Turkey Trot is Nov. 16
Somerset County Park Commission’s 18th annual 5K Turkey Trot is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 16, at 9:30 a.m. at Colonial Park in Franklin Township. The morning will also include a 1-mile fun run/walk at 9 a.m.
The USATF-sanctioned and certified 5K race will take place rain or shine, beginning and ending in Colonial Park and is valued at 500 New Jersey Grand Prix event points. Medals will be awarded to the top three male and female 5K finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under; 15 to 19; 20 to 29; 30 to 39; 40 to 49; 50 to 59; 60 to 69; and 70 and older.
A turkey will also be awarded to the top male and female finisher in each age group.
Registration fee through the morning of the race is $25.On-site registration and packet pick-up will begin at 8 a.m. in Parking Lot B.
Event sponsors include: Road ID, On Your MarkProductions, Hillsborough Massage Therapy, Delta Dental, USTAFNJ, Elements Therapeutic Massage, and The Reitman Group.
Information is available by calling the Somerset County Park Commission at 908-722-1200, ext. 226 or NJ Relay at 711 for individuals with a hearing or speech impairment.

