Cleveland Turkey Trot

NOV
26
2026
Join Cleveland's long running Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day for a festive 5 Mile, 5K or 1 Mile walk, with virtual options if you can't make it in person. Family friendly and chip timed for competitive runners.
Thu 26 Nov 2026
5 miles 5 kilometers

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Event

The Cleveland Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Cleveland, Northeast Ohio. CSU Rec Center and Viking Public House are organizing the race, which has been held for 44 years. The event includes in-person runs and a walk, plus virtual distance options.

  • 5-Mile run
  • 5K run
  • 1-Mile walk
  • Virtual 5-Mile, 5K, or 1-Mile

Logistics and registration

Packet pickup and bag check are held inside Public Hall Auditorium at 500 Lakeside Ave. E, Cleveland. Dogs are not allowed inside Public Hall. The 5-Mile and 5K are chip-timed events. Entry fees listed on the event pages are $25 for the in-person distances and $30 for the virtual options. Registration opens June 21, 2026. Additional event information is provided on the race pages for packet pickup, course maps, parking, awards, volunteers, and charity programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 mi
5-Mile
5 km
1-Mile Walk
Virtual 5k
Virtual 5 Mile
Virtual 1 Mile