17th Annual Athens Turkey Trot on November 27th, 2025
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Athens, Ohio
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 17th Annual Athens Turkey Trot on November 27th, 2025! This beloved Thanksgiving morning tradition invites runners and walkers of all abilities to kick off the holiday with an invigorating 5K on the scenic Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, lined with beautiful trees along the Hocking River. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. at the West State Street Park shelter house in Athens, Ohio, ensuring a festive atmosphere as participants come together to celebrate community spirit and healthy living.
Participants can take advantage of official chip timing and even snag a commemorative t-shirt if they register by November 20th. Don’t fret if you’re last-minute; race-day registration is available right up until 30 minutes before the start! Exciting prizes await, as pumpkin pies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each gender category and the top three finishers aged 12 and under. Join us for a morning filled with fun, fitness, and the joy of giving back, as all proceeds from the event support local youth athletes in the Athens Bulldogs Cross Country and Track & Field teams. Don’t miss out on this fantastic way to kick off your Thanksgiving Day
Participants can take advantage of official chip timing and even snag a commemorative t-shirt if they register by November 20th. Don’t fret if you’re last-minute; race-day registration is available right up until 30 minutes before the start! Exciting prizes await, as pumpkin pies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each gender category and the top three finishers aged 12 and under. Join us for a morning filled with fun, fitness, and the joy of giving back, as all proceeds from the event support local youth athletes in the Athens Bulldogs Cross Country and Track & Field teams. Don’t miss out on this fantastic way to kick off your Thanksgiving Day
Organiser's Description
JOIN US ON THANKSGIVING MORNING FOR THE 17TH ANNUAL ATHENS TURKEY TROT!
Turkey-calling runners and walkers of all abilities! Come join other members of the Athens community for the annual pre-food coma tradition! Enjoy a flat, out-and-back course on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway along the scenic tree-lined Hocking River. This years race will feature official chip timing and the option to purchase a commemorative t-shirt as part of your race registration.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND GUARANTEE A SHIRT IS NOV. 20!
PLANS STILL NOT FINALIZED? Don't worry, we offer race-day registration up until 30 minutes before the race!
RACE START TIME: 8:30 a.m.
LOCATION: West State Street Park shelter house, Athens, Ohio
PRIZES: Pumpkin pies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each gender category as well as the top three finishers in the ages 12 and under category.
PARKING: Parking will be in the main parking lots for the West State Ball Fields. With the exception of those that have a handicap tag or need other special parking, no vehicles will be allowed to enter the circle at the end of West State Street. You may also park at Ohio Means Jobs on Union Street and walk the bike path the short distance to the start at the ball fields.
_THIS YEARS RACE IS BEING ORGANIZED BY THE ATHENS ATHLETICS CLUB (AAC), A 501(C)3 ATHENS-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF ATHENS BULLDOGS CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES. AAC IS AN AFFILIATE MEMBER OF THE ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA. ALL FUNDS COLLECTED FROM THE ATHENS TURKEY TROT GOES TO THE AAC AND WILL BE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT THE ATHENS BULLDOG XC AND TRACK TEAMS._
Turkey-calling runners and walkers of all abilities! Come join other members of the Athens community for the annual pre-food coma tradition! Enjoy a flat, out-and-back course on the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway along the scenic tree-lined Hocking River. This years race will feature official chip timing and the option to purchase a commemorative t-shirt as part of your race registration.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER AND GUARANTEE A SHIRT IS NOV. 20!
PLANS STILL NOT FINALIZED? Don't worry, we offer race-day registration up until 30 minutes before the race!
RACE START TIME: 8:30 a.m.
LOCATION: West State Street Park shelter house, Athens, Ohio
PRIZES: Pumpkin pies will be awarded to the top three finishers in each gender category as well as the top three finishers in the ages 12 and under category.
PARKING: Parking will be in the main parking lots for the West State Ball Fields. With the exception of those that have a handicap tag or need other special parking, no vehicles will be allowed to enter the circle at the end of West State Street. You may also park at Ohio Means Jobs on Union Street and walk the bike path the short distance to the start at the ball fields.
_THIS YEARS RACE IS BEING ORGANIZED BY THE ATHENS ATHLETICS CLUB (AAC), A 501(C)3 ATHENS-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF ATHENS BULLDOGS CROSS COUNTRY AND TRACK & FIELD ATHLETES. AAC IS AN AFFILIATE MEMBER OF THE ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA. ALL FUNDS COLLECTED FROM THE ATHENS TURKEY TROT GOES TO THE AAC AND WILL BE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT THE ATHENS BULLDOG XC AND TRACK TEAMS._
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17th Annual Athens Turkey Trot
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Long Sleeve Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
$27.50
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398 West State Street, Back Shelter House, Athens, 45701, OH, United States
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