Thanks4Giving 5K Turkey Dash
Brave the Atlantic for Special Olympics New Jersey
Kick off the season of giving with a run along the boardwalk and, if you’re feeling brave, a dip in the Atlantic at Thanks4Giving: Turkey Dash & Splash. Held Saturday, November 14, 2026, this annual Asbury Park tradition raises funds for Special Olympics New Jersey and its year-round programs for athletes across the state.
The day begins with the Turkey Dash, a timed 5K that starts and finishes in Asbury Park and follows the boardwalk through Ocean Grove and Bradley Beach. At 1PM, things get a little colder as participants take on the Turkey Splash, plunging into the November ocean just north of Convention Hall. Stick around afterward for the Thanks4Giving Bash beginning at 1:30PM.
Whether you're running, splashing or cheering from the sidelines, Thanks4Giving is a fun way to enjoy fall at the Jersey Shore while supporting Special Olympics New Jersey. The action takes place along the Asbury Park waterfront, just a short walk from the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
1300 Ocean Avenue North, Asbury Park 07712
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Thanks4Giving 5K Turkey Dash
Run, splash and give back at Thanks4Giving in Asbury Park on November 14, 2026. Take on the Turkey Dash 5K along the boardwalk, then brave the Atlantic for the Turkey Splash, all in support of Special Olympics New Jersey.
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