Lancaster Turkey Day 5k
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 8:15AM EST
- Location Lancaster, Ohio
- Price Free - $40.45
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the excitement at the Lancaster Turkey Day 5K on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in beautiful Lancaster, Fairfield! This festive race is the perfect way to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations while getting your body moving and your metabolism fired up for the delicious feasts to come. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a fun morning with friends and family, this event offers a 5K race and a special Kids Run starting at 8:15 AM, followed by the 5K at 8:30 AM.
Not only will you be participating in a cherished local tradition, but you'll also be supporting Foundation Dinners, an organization dedicated to serving over 2,500 meals a month to those in need in the community. With early registration fees of just $35 for ages 11 and over and $25 for ages 10 and under (which includes a race bib), this is a great opportunity to give back while enjoying a fun-filled morning. Plus, all children ages 13 and under can race for free! After crossing the finish line, participants can enjoy refreshments and snacks, along with awards for the top racers in various age categories. Don't miss out on this joyful celebration of community and gratitude!
Not only will you be participating in a cherished local tradition, but you'll also be supporting Foundation Dinners, an organization dedicated to serving over 2,500 meals a month to those in need in the community. With early registration fees of just $35 for ages 11 and over and $25 for ages 10 and under (which includes a race bib), this is a great opportunity to give back while enjoying a fun-filled morning. Plus, all children ages 13 and under can race for free! After crossing the finish line, participants can enjoy refreshments and snacks, along with awards for the top racers in various age categories. Don't miss out on this joyful celebration of community and gratitude!
Organiser's Description
Start your Thanksgiving celebration by running the Lancaster Turkey Day 5k with hundreds of your closest friends. Get your body moving with this Thanksgiving morning tradition, fire up your metabolism for the upcoming feasts, and help support the Foundation Dinners as they continue to serve the community on Lancaster's west side, a tradition they have faithfully maintained for over 30 years. Ages 13 and under race free (unless they want a shirt and a bib).
The Foundation Dinners [https://hungryhomeless.org/] serves over 2500 meals a month enlisting the aid of over 200 volunteers from Lancaster and Fairfield County churches, organizations, businesses and industries. Foundation Dinners provides an opportunity for these volunteers to contribute to the needs of many poverty-stricken families and individuals in our community, as well as becoming part of the broadcast system which informs the local area of the presence of hunger and homelessness amongst us
EARLY RACE REGISTRATION FEES:
Ages 11 & over (5k timed) $35 - Includes race bib
Ages 10 & under (5k timed) $25 - Includes race bib
*Prices increase by $5 on November 1st and again on November 20th.
_Register by 1pm on November 17th to be guaranteed a long sleeve shirt/hooded sweatshirt in your preferred size, after November 17 shirts may be available in a different color/design than what is shown._
_Shirts may still be available in your preferred size after November 17 (if your size is available online) as the shirt order inventory has been entered into the registration system._
RACE LOCATION:
Forest Rose School
1592 Granville Pike, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION:
Thanksgiving morning
Opens at 7:15am
Early packet pickup is recommended to help reduce race day lines
RACE START TIME:
Kids Run starts at 8:15. 5k Starts at 8:30am
POST RACE:
After the race, enjoy refreshments, fruit and snacks!
AWARDS AND AGE GROUP INFORMATION:
Awards in the form of medals and Thanksgiving desserts will go to the top 3 male and female overall winners. Top 3 males and females in the following age groups will receive medals:
10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
PARKING INFORMATION:
Parking is available at Forest Rose School and at Ohio University Lancaster
MORE RACE INFORMATION:
Contact USA Race Timing & Event Management at [email protected]
The Foundation Dinners [https://hungryhomeless.org/] serves over 2500 meals a month enlisting the aid of over 200 volunteers from Lancaster and Fairfield County churches, organizations, businesses and industries. Foundation Dinners provides an opportunity for these volunteers to contribute to the needs of many poverty-stricken families and individuals in our community, as well as becoming part of the broadcast system which informs the local area of the presence of hunger and homelessness amongst us
EARLY RACE REGISTRATION FEES:
Ages 11 & over (5k timed) $35 - Includes race bib
Ages 10 & under (5k timed) $25 - Includes race bib
*Prices increase by $5 on November 1st and again on November 20th.
_Register by 1pm on November 17th to be guaranteed a long sleeve shirt/hooded sweatshirt in your preferred size, after November 17 shirts may be available in a different color/design than what is shown._
_Shirts may still be available in your preferred size after November 17 (if your size is available online) as the shirt order inventory has been entered into the registration system._
RACE LOCATION:
Forest Rose School
1592 Granville Pike, Lancaster, Ohio 43130
RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION:
Thanksgiving morning
Opens at 7:15am
Early packet pickup is recommended to help reduce race day lines
RACE START TIME:
Kids Run starts at 8:15. 5k Starts at 8:30am
POST RACE:
After the race, enjoy refreshments, fruit and snacks!
AWARDS AND AGE GROUP INFORMATION:
Awards in the form of medals and Thanksgiving desserts will go to the top 3 male and female overall winners. Top 3 males and females in the following age groups will receive medals:
10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
PARKING INFORMATION:
Parking is available at Forest Rose School and at Ohio University Lancaster
MORE RACE INFORMATION:
Contact USA Race Timing & Event Management at [email protected]
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