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Middlesex County's REPLENISH to Host Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and 5K

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 11/08/2025

(SOUTH AMBOY, NJ) -- This Thanksgiving, join Middlesex County's REPLENISH for the third annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot and 5K, a family-friendly event that brings the community together to support the fight against food insecurity. The event will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025 from 8:30am to 10:30am at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park in South Amboy. Participants are invited to run, walk, or jog along the scenic waterfront while helping ensure that Middlesex County residents in need have access to nutritious food.

All proceeds and food donations will benefit REPLENISH and Feeding Middlesex County, supporting programs that provide essential food assistance across the County.

This event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities and is stroller- and pet-friendly. Each registered participant will receive a race T-shirt and bib, and coffee and refreshments will be available on-site. The event will take place rain or shine.

Registration is required to participate. Participants can register online for $30 per person, by Tuesday, November 25. Register and donate today here: Middlesex County REPLENISH Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot.

Donations: Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to support REPLENISH and Feeding Middlesex County. Every contribution helps local families and individuals in need.




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Raritan Bay Waterfront Park is located at 201 John T O'Leary Blvd in South Amboy, New Jersey.

For more information about REPLENISH programs and resources, visit middlesexcountynj.gov/REPLENISH. To make a monetary donation towards Middlesex County's food insecurity efforts, visit feedingmiddlesexcounty.org




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