Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k
- Date Thu 26th November 2026
- Time 8:15AM EST
- Location Lancaster, Ohio
- Price Free - $58.50
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
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Event summary
Join the festive spirit at the Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in beautiful Lancaster, Fairfield! This tradition kicks off your Thanksgiving celebrations with an invigorating run that not only gets your body moving but also supports a great cause. With race distances of 5k and 10k, participants of all ages are invited to join hundreds of fellow runners, igniting their metabolism for the delicious feasts ahead.
By participating, you'll be helping to fund the Foundation Dinners, which provides over 2,500 meals monthly to those in need in the Lancaster community. Registration offers a variety of fun incentives, including a custom race bib, a tasty sweet treat, and your choice of unique hats or a tutu to sport on race day. Plus, age group award winners will be honored with a special turkey trot medal! Don’t miss out on this joyful event that combines fitness, community spirit, and festive fun while making a difference—mark your calendar for November 26 and get ready for a memorable Thanksgiving morning!
By participating, you'll be helping to fund the Foundation Dinners, which provides over 2,500 meals monthly to those in need in the Lancaster community. Registration offers a variety of fun incentives, including a custom race bib, a tasty sweet treat, and your choice of unique hats or a tutu to sport on race day. Plus, age group award winners will be honored with a special turkey trot medal! Don’t miss out on this joyful event that combines fitness, community spirit, and festive fun while making a difference—mark your calendar for November 26 and get ready for a memorable Thanksgiving morning!
Organiser's Description
Start your Thanksgiving celebration by running the Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k 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.
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. The 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
Ages 10 & under (5k timed) $25
Ages 11 & over (10k timed) $45
Ages 10 & under (10k timed) $35
*Prices increase by $5 on November 1st and again on November 16th.
_Register by 1pm on November 16th to be guaranteed a T-shirt/hooded sweatshirt in your preferred size; after November 16 shirts may be available in a different color/design than what is shown._
_Shirts may still be available in your preferred size after November 16 (if your size is available online), as the shirt order inventory has been entered into the registration system._
WHAT YOU GET FOR REGISTERING:
Participants will receive their choice of one of the following items: a turkey hat, elf hat, or Santa hat (approximately 20 different hat options to choose from during packet pickup) or tutu (multiple colors to choose from) or t-shirt or an upgraded hooded sweatshirt.
Every registrant will also receive
* a custom race bib,
* a sweet treat in the form of a personal pie, donut and/or cookie,
* a chip timed race result,
* instant results,
* snacks and refreshments
* AND MORE!!
Age group award winners will receive a custom specialty turkey trot medal which is pictured with the swag on the official race website: https://www.usaracetiming.com/lancasterturkeyday5k [https://www.usaracetiming.com/lancasterturkeyday5k/]
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. The 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
Ages 10 & under (5k timed) $25
Ages 11 & over (10k timed) $45
Ages 10 & under (10k timed) $35
*Prices increase by $5 on November 1st and again on November 16th.
_Register by 1pm on November 16th to be guaranteed a T-shirt/hooded sweatshirt in your preferred size; after November 16 shirts may be available in a different color/design than what is shown._
_Shirts may still be available in your preferred size after November 16 (if your size is available online), as the shirt order inventory has been entered into the registration system._
WHAT YOU GET FOR REGISTERING:
Participants will receive their choice of one of the following items: a turkey hat, elf hat, or Santa hat (approximately 20 different hat options to choose from during packet pickup) or tutu (multiple colors to choose from) or t-shirt or an upgraded hooded sweatshirt.
Every registrant will also receive
* a custom race bib,
* a sweet treat in the form of a personal pie, donut and/or cookie,
* a chip timed race result,
* instant results,
* snacks and refreshments
* AND MORE!!
Age group award winners will receive a custom specialty turkey trot medal which is pictured with the swag on the official race website: https://www.usaracetiming.com/lancasterturkeyday5k [https://www.usaracetiming.com/lancasterturkeyday5k/]
Races
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5k
Incl. $7.00 Fee & Hat, Shirt or Tutu
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$47.00
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10k
Incl. $8.50 Fee & Hat, Shirt, or Tutu
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$58.50
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Kids Fun Run With Swag
Incl. $5.10 Fee & Hat, Shirt or Tutu
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:15AM EST)
$35.09
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Kids Fun Run NO Swag
Thu 26th November 2026 (8:15AM EST)
Free
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Virtual 5K
Incl. $7.00 Fee & Hat, Shirt or Tutu
$47.00
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Virtual 10k
Incl. $7.00 Fee & Hat, Shirt or Tutu
$47.00
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1592 Granville Pike, Lancaster, 43130, OH, United States
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