White Squirrel Trot 3rd Annual 5k Run/Walk or 1 Mile Walk- Oberlin, OH
Thursday, November 26 – Friday, November 27, 2026
9:00 AM EST
Oberlin, Ohio
Free–$37.04 · 4 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 3rd Annual White Squirrel Trot, taking place from November 26th to 27th, 2026, in the charming town of Oberlin, Ohio! This festive event offers participants the choice of a 5K Run/Walk or a delightful 1 Mile Fun Walk, making it perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. Starting and finishing at the iconic Tappan Square in downtown Oberlin, this community-focused event is designed to bring friends and family together for a fun-filled Thanksgiving celebration.
Participants can look forward to receiving a unique handmade 2025 Stoneware Pottery White Squirrel Medal, which doubles as a lovely Christmas ornament! Early registrants will also have the opportunity to choose between a tech or cotton long-sleeve event shirt to showcase their white squirrel pride. The fun kicks off on the day of the event at 9 AM, with awards given to top finishers in various categories, including overall male and female, as well as age group awards. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with your community—sign up and join the fun at the White Squirrel Trot!
Participants can look forward to receiving a unique handmade 2025 Stoneware Pottery White Squirrel Medal, which doubles as a lovely Christmas ornament! Early registrants will also have the opportunity to choose between a tech or cotton long-sleeve event shirt to showcase their white squirrel pride. The fun kicks off on the day of the event at 9 AM, with awards given to top finishers in various categories, including overall male and female, as well as age group awards. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving with your community—sign up and join the fun at the White Squirrel Trot!
Races
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White Squirrel Trot 3rd Annual 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long-sleeve Tech or Cotton Tee
Come out and join us for a fun family event! Sponsored by: White Squirrel Clayworks, LLC.
RegisterThursday, Nov 26, 2026 (9:00 AM EST)
$32.80
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White Squirrel Trot 3rd Annual -1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long-sleeve Tech or Cotton Tee
RegisterThursday, Nov 26, 2026 (9:00 AM EST)
$32.80
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White Squirrel Trot 2nd Annual -Virtual - (You will not attend in-person at the event on 11/27. We will mail your packet)
VirtualIncl. $3.04 Fee & Long-sleeve Tech or Cotton Tee
RegisterThursday, Nov 26, 2026 (9:00 AM EST)
$37.04
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White Squirrel Trot 2nd Annual - Volunteer
Incl. T-Shirt
RegisterThursday, Nov 26, 2026 (9:00 AM EST)
Free
Organiser's description
EVENT DETAILS:
Come and join us for Oberlin's own version of the traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. This event will feature a 5K Run/Walk or 1 Mile Fun Walk. The goal of this event is to bring friends and family together and enjoy an activity together, along with building community. The event will start and finish at TAPPAN SQUARE, IN DOWNTOWN OBERLIN, OH. Each participant will receive a handmade 2025 Stoneware Pottery White Squirrel Medal, which makes a great Christmas ornament. Participants who register early will also receive a choice of tech or cotton long-sleeve event shirt to show their white squirrel pride! (If registering after 11/23, shirts will be on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.)
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP & IN-PERSON REGISTRATION:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH - 3 - 5 PM at White Squirrel Clayworks studio - 12013 Leavitt Rd, Oberlin, OH 44074 (Rear green & white building) https://www.google.com/maps/place/White+Squirrel+Clayworks/@41.3141588,-82.2182866,494m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883a0ba55bffb155:0xf36fd57d5c733bc3!8m2!3d41.3141548!4d-82.2157117!16s%2Fg%2F11kykk33kp!5m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
DAY OF EVENT:
REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK-UP: 8 AM - 8:45 AM
(IN-PERSON REGISTRANTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT OR MEDAL, IT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED.)
DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION $35 (CASH OR CARD): 8 AM - 8:45 AM
(Day of event registrants are not guaranteed a shirt or medal)
5K RUN & WALK, 1-MILE WALK STARTS AT: 9 AM
COURSE MAP (CLICK HERE) https://cityofoberlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5K.pdf
Timing: Gun start
AWARDS:
Awards to immediately follow finish on a rolling basis.
Awards:
- First overall Female & Male
- First overall Masters (age 40+) Female & Male
- Age group awards: top 3 female & male - age groups:10 & Under: 11-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over
Come and join us for Oberlin's own version of the traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. This event will feature a 5K Run/Walk or 1 Mile Fun Walk. The goal of this event is to bring friends and family together and enjoy an activity together, along with building community. The event will start and finish at TAPPAN SQUARE, IN DOWNTOWN OBERLIN, OH. Each participant will receive a handmade 2025 Stoneware Pottery White Squirrel Medal, which makes a great Christmas ornament. Participants who register early will also receive a choice of tech or cotton long-sleeve event shirt to show their white squirrel pride! (If registering after 11/23, shirts will be on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.)
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP & IN-PERSON REGISTRATION:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH - 3 - 5 PM at White Squirrel Clayworks studio - 12013 Leavitt Rd, Oberlin, OH 44074 (Rear green & white building) https://www.google.com/maps/place/White+Squirrel+Clayworks/@41.3141588,-82.2182866,494m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x883a0ba55bffb155:0xf36fd57d5c733bc3!8m2!3d41.3141548!4d-82.2157117!16s%2Fg%2F11kykk33kp!5m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
DAY OF EVENT:
REGISTRATION/PACKET PICK-UP: 8 AM - 8:45 AM
(IN-PERSON REGISTRANTS ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT OR MEDAL, IT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED.)
DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION $35 (CASH OR CARD): 8 AM - 8:45 AM
(Day of event registrants are not guaranteed a shirt or medal)
5K RUN & WALK, 1-MILE WALK STARTS AT: 9 AM
COURSE MAP (CLICK HERE) https://cityofoberlin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/5K.pdf
Timing: Gun start
AWARDS:
Awards to immediately follow finish on a rolling basis.
Awards:
- First overall Female & Male
- First overall Masters (age 40+) Female & Male
- Age group awards: top 3 female & male - age groups:10 & Under: 11-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over
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Location
77 W College St, Oberlin, OH 44074, Tappan Square, Oberlin, 44074, OH, United States
White Squirrel Trot 3rd Annual 5k Run/Walk or 1 Mile Walk- Oberlin, OH
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