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Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot
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Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot

Columbus, Ohio, United States
Nov 28, 2026
Running

About this race

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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Running

5K

Nov 28, 2026 5K 8:45 AM
$39.99
Open

10K

Nov 28, 2026 10K 8:45 AM
$49.99
Open

1/3 Marathon

Nov 28, 2026 14K 8:45 AM
$59.99
Open

Virtual Run - 5K

Nov 28, 2026 5K 8:45 AM
$44.99
Open

Virtual Run - 10K

Nov 28, 2026 10K 8:45 AM
$44.99
Open

Virtual Run -1/3 Marathon

Nov 28, 2026 14K 8:45 AM
$44.99
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 12 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Columbus.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 0.7° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 7.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) -4.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 3.9°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
18.8
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
2.8mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
71.8%

About Columbus

Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot takes place in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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