Dayton Turkey Trot
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Dayton Turkey Trot
The Dayton Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving-day running event in Dayton, Ohio, held at Welcome Stadium with courses that run on streets and paved paths along the Dayton riverfront. The event offers chip timing, age-group awards, fun-run and kids categories, and posts results and photos after the race.
Distances include:
- Half Marathon
- 5K
- Kids Dash
Finish-line features include a commemorative finisher medal and Bill’s Donuts. The event offers participant gear choices: a classic t-shirt or an optional thin-tec soft polyester pullover. Packet pick-up is available in advance at Up and Running South, or on race morning; participant gear not picked up may incur a mailing fee.
Course information: both courses start and finish on the Welcome Stadium track. The Half Marathon and 5K are USATF certified (certification OH22005DH, effective through 12/31/2032). Water stations provide water on all courses and sports drink on the Half Marathon. There is no gear check on site. Pacers will be available though actual pacer finish times may vary.
The event supports the Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter; the chapter serves nine counties and provides local support services and education for people and families affected by dementia. The Dayton Turkey Trot is part of the nationwide Thankful Turkey Run/Walk and contributes results to the national leaderboard. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
