Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 3:30 AM EST

Location: 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

Embrace a festive Thanksgiving tradition with a fun run/walk, unique turkey hats, and post-race sweet treats in Columbus.

Fun
Quirky
Festive

Join the Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot, a cherished Thanksgiving tradition held just after the holiday. This event offers a 5k, 10k, and 1/3 Marathon run/walk, plus a Kids Fun Run, making it a welcoming experience for many. Participants can choose from a festive turkey hat, long sleeve shirt, or hooded sweatshirt, along with a custom bib and a choice of three finisher's medals. Enjoy a post-race sweet treat like a personal pie, donut, or cookie, alongside chip-timed results, snacks, and refreshments.

What to expect

Run or walk a 5k, 10k, or 1/3 Marathon, or bring the little ones for the Kids Fun Run.
Receive a custom race bib, your choice of a turkey hat or apparel, and a finisher's medal.

From the organizer

Join the Thanksgiving tradition at the Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot - 5k, 10k & 1/3 Marathon Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. The event is ALWAYS on the first Saturday (2 days) after Thanksgiving, right before The Game between Ohio State and TTUN.

Participants will receive their choice of a turkey hat (multiple hat options to choose from during packet pickup) or long sleeve shirt or hooded sweatshirt as well as a custom race bib, finishers medal (3 choices of medals for you at the finish line), a sweet treat in the form of a personal pie, donut or cookie, chip timed race, instant results, snacks, refreshments AND MORE!!

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