DAVE'S TURKEY CHASE 5k, presented by First Solar
Thursday, November 26, 2026
8:30 AM EST
Toledo, Ohio
Free–$46.02 · 4 races
5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving in style at the annual Dave's Turkey Chase 5K on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Toledo, Lucas! This cherished family fun run/walk is the perfect way to embrace the spirit of the holiday while staying active. The event features a 5K race, a one-mile walk, and a kids run, along with a virtual option, making it accessible for all ages and fitness levels. The race starts just outside the Glass City Center and winds through the beautiful downtown area, passing iconic landmarks like 5/3 Field and the Huntington Center before finishing in front of Promenade Park.
Not only will you be burning those extra Thanksgiving calories, but you can also give back to the community by bringing donations for Cherry Street Mission Ministries. The event encourages participants to contribute travel-sized personal hygiene items and new men's and women's undergarments. Plus, take advantage of family package pricing for groups of four or more! With a maximum field of 5,500 runners and a course open for 1.5 hours, this event promises to be a memorable way to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. Join the fun and make a difference this holiday season!
Not only will you be burning those extra Thanksgiving calories, but you can also give back to the community by bringing donations for Cherry Street Mission Ministries. The event encourages participants to contribute travel-sized personal hygiene items and new men's and women's undergarments. Plus, take advantage of family package pricing for groups of four or more! With a maximum field of 5,500 runners and a course open for 1.5 hours, this event promises to be a memorable way to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends. Join the fun and make a difference this holiday season!
Races
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Kids Turkey Chase
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.
Register8:30 AM EST
Free
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Closes in 6 days
Virtual Turkey Chase
VirtualIncl. $2.82 Fee & Long Sleeve, Soft Cotton Blend Shirt
Register8:30 AM EST
$24.82
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._
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Location
215 N Summit St, Jefferson / Summit Downtown Toledo, Toledo, 43604, OH, United States
DAVE'S TURKEY CHASE 5k, presented by First Solar
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