48th Annual Parkersburg Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join the fun at the 48th Annual Parkersburg Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in beautiful Parkersburg, Wood! This cherished Thanksgiving tradition invites families, friends, and runners of all ages to kick off their holiday with a scenic run or walk through City Park. Since its inception in 1979, the Turkey Trot has been a joyful blend of friendly competition and community spirit. Participants can choose from various race distances, making it accessible for everyone.
The excitement doesn’t stop at the finish line! The first male and female finishers will each receive a LARGE fresh turkey and a unique Turkey Trot hoodie. Plus, all registered participants will have a chance to win from over 50 door prizes, with winners announced after the race. Make sure to pick up your official Turkey Trot shirt by registering early at the Wood County Rec Building on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving or on race day morning. Don’t miss out on one of Parkersburg’s most beloved holiday traditions—join us for a memorable Thanksgiving morning filled with fun and fitness!
The excitement doesn’t stop at the finish line! The first male and female finishers will each receive a LARGE fresh turkey and a unique Turkey Trot hoodie. Plus, all registered participants will have a chance to win from over 50 door prizes, with winners announced after the race. Make sure to pick up your official Turkey Trot shirt by registering early at the Wood County Rec Building on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving or on race day morning. Don’t miss out on one of Parkersburg’s most beloved holiday traditions—join us for a memorable Thanksgiving morning filled with fun and fitness!
Organiser's Description
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with a beloved Parkersburg tradition! Since 1979, the Parkersburg Turkey Trot has brought families, friends, and runners together for a scenic run or walk through City Park. What began under Dr. Gary Ogilvies direction and carried on by Joe Corra continues today as a festive blend of friendly competition and family fun. The first male and female finishers each take home a LARGE fresh turkey and a unique Turkey Trot hoodie, and all registered participants are entered into drawings for 50+ door prizes with winners posted after the race. You can pick up your official Turkey Trot shirt or register at the Wood County Rec Building in the City Park on Wednesday before Thanksgiving from 10 AM to 6 PM or Thanksgiving morning from 7 AM to 8:45 AMbut register early to guarantee your shirt! Join us for one of Parkersburgs most enduring and heartwarming traditions this Thanksgiving morning!
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48th Annual Parkersburg Turkey Trot
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 26th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$22.20
OPENS 01 MAR
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1920 Park Ave., ., Parkersburg, 26101, WV, United States
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