3rd Annual White Squirrel Trot 5k Run/Walk or 1 Mile Walk- Oberlin, OH
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Oberlin, Ohio
- Price Free - $37.04
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 3rd Annual White Squirrel Trot in Oberlin, Ohio, on Thursday, November 26, 2026! This festive event offers a fun-filled day for the whole family, featuring a 5K Run/Walk and a 1 Mile Fun Walk. Starting and finishing at the beautiful Tappan Square in downtown Oberlin, participants will not only enjoy a fantastic day of fitness but also the chance to bring friends and family together, embracing the spirit of community during the Thanksgiving season.
Every participant will receive a unique handmade 2026 Stoneware Pottery White Squirrel Medal, perfect for hanging on your Christmas tree! Plus, those who register early will have the option to choose between a tech or cotton long-sleeve event shirt to proudly display their white squirrel pride. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make lasting memories while competing for awards in various categories, including overall winners and age group awards. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and festivities that you won't want to miss!
Every participant will receive a unique handmade 2026 Stoneware Pottery White Squirrel Medal, perfect for hanging on your Christmas tree! Plus, those who register early will have the option to choose between a tech or cotton long-sleeve event shirt to proudly display their white squirrel pride. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make lasting memories while competing for awards in various categories, including overall winners and age group awards. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and festivities that you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
EVENT DETAILS:
Come and join us for Oberlin's own version of the traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. This event will feature a 5K Run/Walk or 1 Mile Fun Walk. The goal of this event is to bring friends and family together and enjoy an activity together, along with building community. The event will start and finish at TAPPAN SQUARE, IN DOWNTOWN OBERLIN, OH. Each participant will receive a handmade 2026 Stoneware Pottery White Squirrel Medal, which makes a great Christmas ornament. Participants who register early will also receive a choice of tech or cotton long-sleeve event shirt to show their white squirrel pride! (If registering after 11/21, shirts will be on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.)
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP & IN-PERSON REGISTRATION:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH - 2 - 5 PM at White Squirrel Clayworks studio - 12013 Leavitt Rd, Oberlin, OH 44074 (Rear green & white building) [https://www.google.com/maps/place/White+Squirrel+Clayworks/@41.3141588,-82.2182866,494m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883a0ba55bffb155:0xf36fd57d5c733bc3!8m2!3d41.3141548!4d-82.2157117!16s%2Fg%2F11kykk33kp!5m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
DAY OF EVENT:
REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK-UP: 8 AM - 8:45 AM
(IN-PERSON REGISTRANTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT OR MEDAL, IT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED.)
DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION $35 (CASH OR CARD): 8 AM - 8:45 AM
(Day of event registrants are not guaranteed a shirt or medal)
5K RUN & WALK, 1-MILE WALK STARTS AT: 9 AM
COURSE MAP (CLICK HERE) [https://cityofoberlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5K.pdf]
Timing: Gun start
AWARDS:
Awards to immediately follow finish on a rolling basis.
Awards:
- First overall Female & Male
- First overall Masters (age 40+) Female & Male
- Age group awards: top 3 female & male - age groups:10 & Under: 11-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over
Come and join us for Oberlin's own version of the traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. This event will feature a 5K Run/Walk or 1 Mile Fun Walk. The goal of this event is to bring friends and family together and enjoy an activity together, along with building community. The event will start and finish at TAPPAN SQUARE, IN DOWNTOWN OBERLIN, OH. Each participant will receive a handmade 2026 Stoneware Pottery White Squirrel Medal, which makes a great Christmas ornament. Participants who register early will also receive a choice of tech or cotton long-sleeve event shirt to show their white squirrel pride! (If registering after 11/21, shirts will be on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.)
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP & IN-PERSON REGISTRATION:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH - 2 - 5 PM at White Squirrel Clayworks studio - 12013 Leavitt Rd, Oberlin, OH 44074 (Rear green & white building) [https://www.google.com/maps/place/White+Squirrel+Clayworks/@41.3141588,-82.2182866,494m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883a0ba55bffb155:0xf36fd57d5c733bc3!8m2!3d41.3141548!4d-82.2157117!16s%2Fg%2F11kykk33kp!5m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D]
DAY OF EVENT:
REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK-UP: 8 AM - 8:45 AM
(IN-PERSON REGISTRANTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT OR MEDAL, IT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED.)
DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION $35 (CASH OR CARD): 8 AM - 8:45 AM
(Day of event registrants are not guaranteed a shirt or medal)
5K RUN & WALK, 1-MILE WALK STARTS AT: 9 AM
COURSE MAP (CLICK HERE) [https://cityofoberlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5K.pdf]
Timing: Gun start
AWARDS:
Awards to immediately follow finish on a rolling basis.
Awards:
- First overall Female & Male
- First overall Masters (age 40+) Female & Male
- Age group awards: top 3 female & male - age groups:10 & Under: 11-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over
Races
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White Squirrel Trot 3rd Annual 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long-Sleeve Tech or Cotton Tee
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
Come out and join us for a fun family event! Sponsored by: White Squirrel Clayworks, LLC. -
White Squirrel Trot 3rd Annual -1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long-Sleeve Tech or Cotton Tee
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
Come out and join us for a fun family event! Sponsored by: White Squirrel Clayworks, LLC. -
White Squirrel Trot 3rd Annual -Virtual - (You Will Not Attend In-Person at the Event on 11/26. We Will Mail Your Packet)
Incl. $3.04 Fee & Long-Sleeve Tech or Cotton Tee
$37.04
Come out and join us for a fun family event! Sponsored by: White Squirrel Clayworks, LLC. -
White Squirrel Trot 3rd Annual - Volunteer
Incl. T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
Free
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77 W College St, Oberlin, OH 44074, Tappan Square, Oberlin, 44074, OH, United States
3rd Annual White Squirrel Trot 5k Run/Walk or 1 Mile Walk- Oberlin, OH
