Parkersburg Turkey Trot
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Join the festive spirit at the Parkersburg Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in beautiful Parkersburg, Wood! This cherished Thanksgiving tradition has been bringing families and friends together since 1979, offering a delightful blend of fun and competition. Participants can choose between a family-friendly walk or run, as well as a more competitive race experience.
Runners and walkers alike will have the chance to win a large fresh turkey and a unique Turkey Trot hoodie for the first male and female finishers. Plus, all registered participants will be entered into a drawing for 50 exciting door prizes, with winners announced on the pavilion door after the event! Don’t miss the opportunity to pick up your original Turkey Trot shirt or register early at the City Park Pavilion on Wednesday, November 26, from 10 AM to 6 PM, or on Thanksgiving morning from 7 AM to 8:45 AM. Join us this Thanksgiving morning for a memorable event that celebrates community and the joy of giving thanks!
Runners and walkers alike will have the chance to win a large fresh turkey and a unique Turkey Trot hoodie for the first male and female finishers. Plus, all registered participants will be entered into a drawing for 50 exciting door prizes, with winners announced on the pavilion door after the event! Don’t miss the opportunity to pick up your original Turkey Trot shirt or register early at the City Park Pavilion on Wednesday, November 26, from 10 AM to 6 PM, or on Thanksgiving morning from 7 AM to 8:45 AM. Join us this Thanksgiving morning for a memorable event that celebrates community and the joy of giving thanks!
Organiser's Description
A family run or walk on Thanksgiving morning. A Parkersburg tradition since 1979. Dr Gary Olgilvie was the first Turkey Trot director until Joe Corra took over. I am the 3rd Turkey Trot race director. The event is a low key family walk or run and a very competitive race event at the same time. The first male and female to cross the finish line will receive a LARGE fresh turkey and a unique Turkey Trot hoodie. In addition, all registered participants will be entered into a drawing for 50 door prizes. Winners' names will be listed on the pavilion door after the event. You can pick up your original Turkey Trot shirt and/or register Wednesday before Thanksgiving at the City Park Pavilion from 10 am to 6 pm or Thanksgiving morning 7 am to 8:45 am. Register early to guarantee your shirt. We hope to see you Thanksgiving morning.
Races
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47th Annual Parkersburg Turkey Trot
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$22.20
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