The Karen P Nakon Turkey Dash
- Date Thu 27th November 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Avon, Ohio
- Price $28.05 - $38.65
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the annual Karen P Nakon Turkey Dash on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Avon, Lorain! This family-friendly 5k run/walk kicks off Thanksgiving morning at Avon High School, bringing together over 1,500 runners, walkers, and enthusiastic spectators to support a noble cause. For more than two decades, the Turkey Dash has raised over $500,000 to provide financial aid for families in Northern Ohio affected by breast cancer.
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day featuring race perks such as a special Turkey Dash race shirt, delicious post-run snacks including pumpkin pie and fruit, and warm refreshments like coffee and hot chocolate. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female winners, along with medals for the top finishers in various age brackets. Don't miss out on this inspiring event that embodies community spirit and support—register early for the best rates and be part of a tradition that makes a difference!
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day featuring race perks such as a special Turkey Dash race shirt, delicious post-run snacks including pumpkin pie and fruit, and warm refreshments like coffee and hot chocolate. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female winners, along with medals for the top finishers in various age brackets. Don't miss out on this inspiring event that embodies community spirit and support—register early for the best rates and be part of a tradition that makes a difference!
Organiser's Description
The Foundations annual family-friendly 5k run/walk, the Turkey Dash, is held annually on Thanksgiving morning at Avon High School. Over 1,500 runners, walkers, and spectators join together to move in support of financial aid for families in Northern Ohio impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis. Over the past 22 years, the Turkey Dash has raised over $500,000 for our mission.
RACE PERKS:
*
Turkey Dash race shirt
*
Post-run snacks including pumpkin pie & fruit
*
Post-run refreshments including coffee & hot chocolate
Awards are given to the top 3 male and female winners, along with medals for the top 3 finishers in each age bracket
(9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 75-79, 80+.)
TIMELINE:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH
5:00-7:00 PM: Packet Pickup/Registration (AHS Auxiliary Gym)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH
7:00 AM: Packet Pickup/Registration (AHS Auxiliary Gym)
9:00 AM: 5k Start
10:00 AM: Awards
REGISTRATION:
Opens 9/2/2025
Turkey Dash - Adult Runner Registration - Early Bird $35, After 11/1 $40
Turkey Dash - Child Runner, 12 & Under Registration - Early Bird $25, After 11/1 $40
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES:
Please visit https://www.nakonfoundation.org/2025-turkey-dash to become a sponsor of the event!
*Cut-off for name/logo on swag is November 1, 2025
Turkey Dash - Put my name on the sweatshirt - $500
Turkey Dash - Put my name on the shirt & sponsorship banner - $1,000
Turkey Dash - Put my name on the shirt, sponsorship banner & Mile Marker signs - $2,500
Turkey Dash - put my name on the shirt, sponsorship banner & finish line signs - $5,000
RACE PERKS:
*
Turkey Dash race shirt
*
Post-run snacks including pumpkin pie & fruit
*
Post-run refreshments including coffee & hot chocolate
Awards are given to the top 3 male and female winners, along with medals for the top 3 finishers in each age bracket
(9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 75-79, 80+.)
TIMELINE:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH
5:00-7:00 PM: Packet Pickup/Registration (AHS Auxiliary Gym)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH
7:00 AM: Packet Pickup/Registration (AHS Auxiliary Gym)
9:00 AM: 5k Start
10:00 AM: Awards
REGISTRATION:
Opens 9/2/2025
Turkey Dash - Adult Runner Registration - Early Bird $35, After 11/1 $40
Turkey Dash - Child Runner, 12 & Under Registration - Early Bird $25, After 11/1 $40
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES:
Please visit https://www.nakonfoundation.org/2025-turkey-dash to become a sponsor of the event!
*Cut-off for name/logo on swag is November 1, 2025
Turkey Dash - Put my name on the sweatshirt - $500
Turkey Dash - Put my name on the shirt & sponsorship banner - $1,000
Turkey Dash - Put my name on the shirt, sponsorship banner & Mile Marker signs - $2,500
Turkey Dash - put my name on the shirt, sponsorship banner & finish line signs - $5,000
The Karen P Nakon Turkey Dash
