18th Annual Athens Turkey Trot on November 26th, 2026
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- 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 18th Annual Athens Turkey Trot on November 26th, 2026! This beloved Thanksgiving morning tradition invites runners and walkers of all abilities to join together in the heart of Athens, Ohio. The event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. at West State Street Park, featuring a flat, scenic out-and-back course along the picturesque Hockhocking Adena Bikeway by the Hocking River.
Participants can look forward to official chip timing, and a chance to snag a commemorative t-shirt if registered by November 19th. Don't worry if plans are last-minute; race-day registration is available up until 30 minutes before the race! Plus, exciting prizes await, with delicious pumpkin pies awarded to the top three finishers in each gender category and the top three finishers aged 12 and under. With pre-race packet pickup on November 25th and ample parking available, this event is all set for a festive and fun-filled Thanksgiving celebration. Join the Athens community and make this Turkey Trot a memorable part of your holiday festivities!
Participants can look forward to official chip timing, and a chance to snag a commemorative t-shirt if registered by November 19th. Don't worry if plans are last-minute; race-day registration is available up until 30 minutes before the race! Plus, exciting prizes await, with delicious pumpkin pies awarded to the top three finishers in each gender category and the top three finishers aged 12 and under. With pre-race packet pickup on November 25th and ample parking available, this event is all set for a festive and fun-filled Thanksgiving celebration. Join the Athens community and make this Turkey Trot a memorable part of your holiday festivities!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US ON THANKSGIVING MORNING FOR THE 18TH 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. 19!
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, Athens, Ohio
RACE DAY REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN: 7:00-8:00AM @ Fenway Park Shelter House (West State Street Park)
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP/REGISTRATION: Wednesday, November 25th 4:00-6:30PM @ Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station St., Athens, OH)
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. 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.
_THE RACE IS 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. 19!
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, Athens, Ohio
RACE DAY REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN: 7:00-8:00AM @ Fenway Park Shelter House (West State Street Park)
PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUP/REGISTRATION: Wednesday, November 25th 4:00-6:30PM @ Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station St., Athens, OH)
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. 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.
_THE RACE IS 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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18th Annual Athens Turkey Trot
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Official Race Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$27.50
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