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 the annual Dave's Turkey Chase 5K on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Toledo, Lucas! This Thanksgiving Day tradition is perfect for families looking to kick off the holiday with some fun and fitness. Participants can choose from a festive 5K run, a one-mile walk, a kids' run, or even a virtual option, all while supporting Cherry Street Mission Ministries. The scenic 5K course begins on Summit Street at WTOL 11, takes runners past the iconic 5/3 Field and Huntington Center, and loops back to the finish line in front of the WTOL studios.
This year, we're encouraging participants to bring donations of travel-sized personal hygiene items and new undergarments for men and women to help those in need. With a maximum field of 5,000 runners and family package pricing available for groups of four or more, this event promises to be a fantastic way to celebrate community spirit and gratitude. The race will kick off at 9:00 AM and will be open for 1.5 hours, so gather your family and friends and lace up your running shoes for a memorable day of giving back and burning off those extra Thanksgiving calories!
This year, we're encouraging participants to bring donations of travel-sized personal hygiene items and new undergarments for men and women to help those in need. With a maximum field of 5,000 runners and family package pricing available for groups of four or more, this event promises to be a fantastic way to celebrate community spirit and gratitude. The race will kick off at 9:00 AM and will be open for 1.5 hours, so gather your family and friends and lace up your running shoes for a memorable day of giving back and burning off those extra Thanksgiving calories!
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 event starts on Summit St. at WTOL 11, 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 WTOL studios.
_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: 5,000 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 event starts on Summit St. at WTOL 11, 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 WTOL studios.
_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: 5,000 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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