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Aurora Turkey Trot 5K & Mashed Potato Mile

Thu, Nov 26, 2026, 8:30 AM EST

Location
Aurora, OH
109 W. Pioneer Trail, 44202
Type
RUN
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Celebrate Thanksgiving with a run in Aurora, Ohio, and contribute to a community food drive.

  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Join the Aurora community for a Thanksgiving Day tradition with the annual Turkey Trot 5K and Mashed Potato Mile. Held on Thursday, November 26, this event offers a wonderful opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit. Runners can enjoy a 3.1-mile course or a shorter 1-mile option, all while contributing to a meaningful cause. Bring non-perishable food items to packet pickup to support local needs and share in the giving spirit of the season.

What to expect

  • - Start your Thanksgiving morning with a 5K run or a shorter 1-mile race.
  • - Embrace the giving spirit by bringing non-perishable food donations to packet pickup.
  • - Enjoy a mild, rolling course in Aurora, Ohio.

Standout details

  • Thanksgiving Day race
  • Community food donation drive
  • Mashed Potato Mile option
  • Rolling course in Aurora

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Distances & registration

3 options

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  • 1 Miles

    Thu, Nov 26, 8:00 AM EST · From $22.20

    Opens Aug 31, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT · Closes Nov 26, 2026, 3:10 AM EST

  • 3.1 Miles

    Thu, Nov 26, 8:30 AM EST · From $27.50

    Opens Aug 31, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT · Closes Nov 26, 2026, 3:40 AM EST

  • Gobble & Go Combo

    Thu, Nov 26, 8:00 AM EST · From $38.10

    Opens Aug 31, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT · Closes Nov 26, 2026, 4:00 AM EST

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Easygoing

  • Rolling area

The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Race Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026

Day-of Schedule:

7:00am: Day-of Packet Pickup 8:00am: 1 Mile Race 8:30am: 5K Race Early Packet Pickup: Wednesday, November 25

Location: Aurora High School (cafeteria entrance) Time: 4-6pm Accepting Food Donations: Get into the giving spirit of Thanksgiving; bring a donation to packet pickup

Non-perishable items only No expired items Most Needed Items: Peanut butter & jelly Snack items Canned soup Canned fruit Pasta & pasta sauce

Event details are subject to change. Please check the City’s website at auroraoh.com for the most up-to-date information.

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