DAVE'S TURKEY CHASE 5K, presented by First Solar
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Toledo, Ohio
- Price Free - $30.12
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement at Dave's Turkey Chase 5K, taking place on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, in the vibrant city of Toledo, Lucas County! This annual event is the perfect family-friendly fun run/walk that celebrates the spirit of Thanksgiving while supporting a great cause. Participants can choose from a 5K race, a one-mile walk, or a kids run, with a virtual option available for those who prefer to join from home. The scenic course starts outside the Glass City Center, weaving through downtown Toledo and finishing at Promenade Park.
Not only will you burn off those extra holiday calories, but you'll also have the opportunity to give back by bringing donations for Cherry Street Mission Ministries, including travel-sized hygiene items and new undergarments. With a maximum field of 5,500 runners and a family package pricing for groups of four or more, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Grab your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and make this Thanksgiving memorable at Dave's Turkey Chase 5K!
Not only will you burn off those extra holiday calories, but you'll also have the opportunity to give back by bringing donations for Cherry Street Mission Ministries, including travel-sized hygiene items and new undergarments. With a maximum field of 5,500 runners and a family package pricing for groups of four or more, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Grab your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and make this Thanksgiving memorable at Dave's Turkey Chase 5K!
Organiser's Description
THANKS_GIVING_ TRADITION
PRESENTED BY FIRST SOLAR
The annual Daves Turkey Chase 5K, presented by First Solar is the ideal Thanksgiving day family fun run/walk. With media sponsor WTOL 11 in Downtown Toledo, the event also includes a one mile walk, a kids run and a virtual option -- all to benefit Cherry Street Mission Ministries.
The 5K and 1 Mile events start outside the Glass City Center at Summit St./ Jefferson, heads past 5/3 Field, onto Huron St. passing by the Huntington Center and continues across Cherry St, then back onto Summit St. to the finish in front of Promenade Park.
_BRING DONATIONS FOR CHERRY STREET MISSION The most needed items are travel sized personal hygiene items and men's and women's undergarments (new only please). Join us in showing thanks by giving to help others, and burn off the days extra calories in the process._
FAMILY PACKAGE PRICING
Register for the 5K together to receive a discounted rate _(minimum registrants = 4)._
START TIME: 9:00am
COURSE OPEN: 1.5 hours
MAXIMUM FIELD: 5,500 Runners
MINIMUM AGE: 6 on Race Day
OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR, FIRST SOLAR:
Leading the Worlds Sustainable Energy Future
_Founded in 1999, First Solar is a leading American solar technology company and global provider of responsibly produced eco-efficient solar modules advancing the fight against climate change. The company is unique among the worlds ten largest solar manufacturers for being the only US-headquartered company and not manufacturing in China. First Solars advanced thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules represent the next generation of solar technologies, providing a competitive, high-performance, lower-carbon alternative to conventional crystalline silicon (c-Si) PV panels._
PRESENTED BY FIRST SOLAR
The annual Daves Turkey Chase 5K, presented by First Solar is the ideal Thanksgiving day family fun run/walk. With media sponsor WTOL 11 in Downtown Toledo, the event also includes a one mile walk, a kids run and a virtual option -- all to benefit Cherry Street Mission Ministries.
The 5K and 1 Mile events start outside the Glass City Center at Summit St./ Jefferson, heads past 5/3 Field, onto Huron St. passing by the Huntington Center and continues across Cherry St, then back onto Summit St. to the finish in front of Promenade Park.
_BRING DONATIONS FOR CHERRY STREET MISSION The most needed items are travel sized personal hygiene items and men's and women's undergarments (new only please). Join us in showing thanks by giving to help others, and burn off the days extra calories in the process._
FAMILY PACKAGE PRICING
Register for the 5K together to receive a discounted rate _(minimum registrants = 4)._
START TIME: 9:00am
COURSE OPEN: 1.5 hours
MAXIMUM FIELD: 5,500 Runners
MINIMUM AGE: 6 on Race Day
OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR, FIRST SOLAR:
Leading the Worlds Sustainable Energy Future
_Founded in 1999, First Solar is a leading American solar technology company and global provider of responsibly produced eco-efficient solar modules advancing the fight against climate change. The company is unique among the worlds ten largest solar manufacturers for being the only US-headquartered company and not manufacturing in China. First Solars advanced thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules represent the next generation of solar technologies, providing a competitive, high-performance, lower-carbon alternative to conventional crystalline silicon (c-Si) PV panels._
Races
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Turkey Chase 5k
Incl. $3.12 Fee & Long Sleeve, Soft Cotton Blend Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$30.12
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1 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.06 Fee & Long Sleeve, Soft Cotton Blend Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:05AM EST)
$29.06
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Kids Turkey Chase
Thu 27th November 2025 (8:30AM EST)
Free
Kids 1/4 mile run starts at 8:30am, immediately followed by the 1/2 mile option. *There is no charge for these events, but all participants must be registered. -
Virtual Turkey Chase
Incl. $2.82 Fee & Long Sleeve, Soft Cotton Blend Shirt
$24.82
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