Big Turkey Half Marathon
Big Turkey Half Marathon race day weather
Cool start, mild finish
Runners will face a temperature trend from 42°F at the start to 47°F at the finish. Wind will be light from the WSW at 8 mph, so it won't significantly affect performance. With humidity at 59%, runners should maintain a conservative pace early on to adjust to the mild conditions.
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About the Big Turkey Half Marathon
The Big Turkey Half Marathon is a Thanksgiving Day race in Oak Ridge Park in Clark, New Jersey, in Union County. The course follows paved park paths past lawns and birch, oak and pine trees and is mostly flat, with each loop timed in real time. A 10K and a 5K start five and ten minutes after the half marathon on the same morning, and finishers receive a medal and a technical shirt.
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Big Turkey Half Marathon weather history
Temperature History
Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.
Detailed History
| Year | Conditions | Low / High | Rain | Dew Point | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | | 44°/46° | - | 22° | |
2024 |  | 46°/47° | Moderate | 44° |