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West Orange, NJ · October 18, 2026 · RunningExternal event
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle 2026
West Orange, NJ · October 18, 2026 · Running
DateOctober 18, 2026
LocationWest Orange, NJ
DisciplineRunning
RegistrationExternalorganizer site
Price$10
Divisions
3 MilesDistance
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The Essex County Turtle Back Zoo Penguin Waddle takes place on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 8:30 AM in West Orange, New Jersey. Participants can choose a 3-mile course or a 1.3-mile Safari Shortcut option. The race starts and finishes at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, with post-run zoo admission included in registration. The first 300 registered participants receive a custom pom-pom beanie. Packet pickup is available Saturday, October 17 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM at Fleet Feet Montclair in Montclair, or event morning from 7:30 to 8:30 AM. Zoo members can verify membership at packet pickup for early admission, and registered participants with valid membership can request a refund of the zoo admission fee.
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