Lancaster Turkey Day 5K
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Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k
The Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k is a Thanksgiving morning running event in Lancaster, Ohio held at 1592 Granville Pike. The event includes in-person and virtual races and supports the Foundation Dinners, an organization that serves over 2,500 meals a month with the help of more than 200 volunteers and has served Lancaster's west side for over 30 years.
Distances offered include:
- 5K : 3.1 Miles
- 10K : 6.2 Miles
- Kids Fun Run With Swag : 200 m
- Kids Fun Run NO Swag : 200 m
- Virtual 5K : 3.1 Miles
- Virtual 10K : 6.2 Miles
Registration fees vary by event. Listed fees include $35 for the 5K, $45 for the 10K, $40 for virtual 5K and 10K, $29.99 for the kids fun run with swag, and a no fee kids option without swag. Early race pricing notes list $35 for ages 11 and over and $25 for ages 10 and under for the timed 5K. Prices increase by $5 on November 1 and again on November 16. Registration by 1pm on November 16 guarantees a T-shirt or hooded sweatshirt in the preferred size; after that date shirts may be a different color or design.
Registered participants select one item of swag such as a turkey, elf, or Santa hat (about 20 options at packet pickup), a tutu, a T-shirt, or an upgraded hooded sweatshirt. Every registrant also receives a custom race bib, a personal pie donut or cookie, chip timed results with instant reporting, snacks and refreshments. Age group award winners receive a custom specialty turkey trot medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
