Turkey Dash benefitting Nakon Foundation

  • Date Thu 27th November 2025
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Avon, Ohio
  • Price $28.05 - $38.65
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Join the excitement at the annual Turkey Dash, a vibrant family-friendly 5K run/walk taking place on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025, in Avon, Lorain. This cherished community event unites over 1,500 runners, walkers, and spectators in a spirited effort to support breast cancer survivors in Northeast and Northwest Ohio. The Turkey Dash is not just a race; it's a heartwarming tradition that encourages participants to express gratitude for their health while helping others in need. Participants will enjoy race perks such as a stylish Turkey Dash race shirt, delicious pumpkin pie, and post-run refreshments including coffee and hot chocolate.

With a mission that has raised over $500,000 over the past 22 years, the Turkey Dash offers awards for the top three male and female finishers, along with medals for the top three in each age bracket. Whether you're an adult runner or a child under 12, registration opens in September 2025, with early bird rates available. Don't miss out on the fun and the chance to make a difference this Thanksgiving!

Organiser's Description

The Foundations annual family-friendly 5k run/walk, the Turkey Dash, is held on Thanksgiving morning every year at Avon High School. Over 1500 runners, walkers and spectators join together to move in support of financial aid for breast cancer survivors right here in Northeast and Northwest Ohio.

The annual Turkey Dash is a great family-friendly tradition to give thanks for your own health and support the health of others, and you are home in plenty of time to baste the turkey. The Turkey Dash has raised over $500,000 in the last 22 years for our mission.

RACE PERKS:

* Turkey Dash race shirt
* pumpkin pie
* 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+.)

REGISTRATION:

Opens 9/2025
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:

cut off for name 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

Races

  • Turkey Dash 5K

    Incl. $3.65 Fee & Crewneck Sweatshirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $38.65

  • Kids Turkey Dash ( 12 and Under)

    Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 27th November 2025 (9:00AM EST)

    $28.05

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Location

37545 Detroit Road , OH, Avon, 44011, OH, United States

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