The Karen P Nakon Turkey Dash - Avon
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Turkey Dash - Avon
The Turkey Dash is an annual family oriented 5k run/walk held on Thanksgiving morning at Avon High School. The event draws over 1,500 runners, walkers, and spectators and supports financial aid for breast cancer survivors in Northern Ohio.
Distances
- 5k run/walk
- Fun Run
The first 1,300 registered participants receive a Turkey Dash race sweatshirt. Pumpkin pie, coffee, hot chocolate, water, and fruit are available at the finish line for all finishers and spectators. Awards are given to the top three male and top three female overall finishers; the top three finishers in each age bracket (9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, and continuing through 75-79 and 80+) receive medals.
Registration fees listed for 2026 are: adult runner early bird $35 and $40 after 11/1; child runner (12 and under) early bird $25 and $40 after 11/1. Volunteers are provided a piece of pumpkin pie and an official Turkey Dash crew neck.
Sponsor levels include name or logo placement on the sweatshirt, sponsorship banners, mile marker signs, and finish line signs; the cutoff for name on swag is November 1, 2026. Over the past 22 years the event has raised over $537,000 for the foundation's mission. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
