Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Huntington, West Virginia
- Price $29.00 - $34.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with the 20th Annual Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 26, 2026! This beloved community event takes place at the picturesque Ritter Park in Huntington, Cabell, starting at 9 a.m. (with registration opening at 7:45 a.m.). Join in the fun and festivities with a spirited 5K run/walk that encourages participants of all ages and abilities to move their feet before they feast.
The Turkey Trot has become a cherished tradition for families, friends, and even four-legged companions over the past two decades. This year, as you lace up your sneakers, don’t forget to bring along a bag of dog or cat food to support Little Victories Animal Rescue, a local no-kill shelter dedicated to helping animals in need. Your participation not only promotes health and wellness but also makes a significant difference in the lives of animals in the community. Celebrate gratitude, community, and the joy of giving back this Thanksgiving morning!
The Turkey Trot has become a cherished tradition for families, friends, and even four-legged companions over the past two decades. This year, as you lace up your sneakers, don’t forget to bring along a bag of dog or cat food to support Little Victories Animal Rescue, a local no-kill shelter dedicated to helping animals in need. Your participation not only promotes health and wellness but also makes a significant difference in the lives of animals in the community. Celebrate gratitude, community, and the joy of giving back this Thanksgiving morning!
Organiser's Description
DATE: Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
LOCATION: Ritter Park, Huntington, West Virginia
START TIME: 9 a.m. (Registration 745 a.m.)
T-SHIRT REGISTRATION CUTOFF: NOV. 15: T-shirts are included with race registration THROUGH NOV. 15. Registrations received after this date will not include a shirt. No exceptions.
MOVE YOUR FEET BEFORE YOU EAT!
Celebrate 20 years of a Huntington Thanksgiving tradition!
The 20th Annual Huntington Turkey Trot returns to Ritter Park on Thanksgiving morning for a 5K run/walk benefiting Little Victories Animal Rescue [http://littlevictories.org]. Whether you run, walk, push a stroller, bring the kids, or trot alongside your dog, everyone is welcome to join us for a little movement and a lot of fun before the Thanksgiving feast.
For two decades, the Huntington Turkey Trot has brought families, friends, neighbors, and four-legged companions together on Thanksgiving morning. This year, we celebrate 20 years of community, tradition, gratitude, and support for animals in need.
And don't forget the food! We encourage every Turkey Trot participant to bring a bag of dog or cat food for Little Victories. Food and other much-needed shelter supplies will be collected during early packet pickup and on race morning.
Lace up, gather your flock, and help us celebrate 20 years of moving our feet before we eat!
ABOUT LITTLE VICTORIES
Proceeds from the Huntington Turkey Trot benefit Little Victories Animal Rescue, a lifesaving, no-kill shelter and sanctuary for dogs and cats in Ona, West Virginia. Little Victories provides safe shelter, medical care, enrichment, rehabilitation, adoption and foster programs, and lifelong sanctuary to animals in need throughout the community.
Every registration, donation, and bag of food collected through the Huntington Turkey Trot helps Little Victories continue giving animals a chance at life, love, and a home. Learn more about Little Victories Animal Rescue and their greatest current needs at littlevictories.org.
LOCATION: Ritter Park, Huntington, West Virginia
START TIME: 9 a.m. (Registration 745 a.m.)
T-SHIRT REGISTRATION CUTOFF: NOV. 15: T-shirts are included with race registration THROUGH NOV. 15. Registrations received after this date will not include a shirt. No exceptions.
MOVE YOUR FEET BEFORE YOU EAT!
Celebrate 20 years of a Huntington Thanksgiving tradition!
The 20th Annual Huntington Turkey Trot returns to Ritter Park on Thanksgiving morning for a 5K run/walk benefiting Little Victories Animal Rescue [http://littlevictories.org]. Whether you run, walk, push a stroller, bring the kids, or trot alongside your dog, everyone is welcome to join us for a little movement and a lot of fun before the Thanksgiving feast.
For two decades, the Huntington Turkey Trot has brought families, friends, neighbors, and four-legged companions together on Thanksgiving morning. This year, we celebrate 20 years of community, tradition, gratitude, and support for animals in need.
And don't forget the food! We encourage every Turkey Trot participant to bring a bag of dog or cat food for Little Victories. Food and other much-needed shelter supplies will be collected during early packet pickup and on race morning.
Lace up, gather your flock, and help us celebrate 20 years of moving our feet before we eat!
ABOUT LITTLE VICTORIES
Proceeds from the Huntington Turkey Trot benefit Little Victories Animal Rescue, a lifesaving, no-kill shelter and sanctuary for dogs and cats in Ona, West Virginia. Little Victories provides safe shelter, medical care, enrichment, rehabilitation, adoption and foster programs, and lifelong sanctuary to animals in need throughout the community.
Every registration, donation, and bag of food collected through the Huntington Turkey Trot helps Little Victories continue giving animals a chance at life, love, and a home. Learn more about Little Victories Animal Rescue and their greatest current needs at littlevictories.org.
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