Eva K Bowlby Library 5K Turkey Trot
About this race
The 10th Annual Eva K. Bowlby Library Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and 1K Children's Fun Run.
Event proceeds will provide needed support to meet the library's mission:
The Eva K. Bowlby Public Library connects the community with opportunities to enrich lives through empowerment, lifelong learning, and recreation while opening windows to the world and inspiring exploration and achievement.
WHEN & WHERE?
The event will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 beginning & finishing at the Bowlby Library Gazebo.
🚶♂️ 9:00 - 1K Pet Walk (all pets must be on a leash)
🏃 9:15 - 1K Children’s Fun Run (ages 1-12)
🚶♂️ 9:30 - 5K Walk
🏃 9:30 - 5K Run
👩🍼 Free childcare available!! with children's activities, while parents run or walk in the 5K.
🏆 🏅 AWARDS will be given to the top 3 Male & Female 5K Runners & 5K Walkers in each age category. The award ceremony will be held immediately following the race at the Gazebo. Medals are also given to the top 3 in each Age Category in the 1K Children’s Run.
5K Run & Walk Age Groups: 1-14, 15-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 71 & Over
1K Children's Run Age Groups: 1-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12
☕🥯 Light snacks and refreshments will be provided as well as other children's activities inside the library while parents run or walk in the race.
🎁 If you are unable to participate in the 5K Turkey Trot, but would still like to donate, you can click the "Donate" button at the top of the page and indicate your donation amount. If you are unable to participate in person or would like to participate virtually and would like a T-Shirt, select "Pardoned Turkey".
👕 T-SHIRTS can be picked up on race day at the library.
!!!T-Shirts and sizes are only guaranteed if you are registered by 11/1/26!!!
T-Shirts will be given after 11/1/26 while supplies last, but requested sizes are not guaranteed.
Pick your distance
Running
1K Children's Fun Run (12 and Under)
12 and Under T-Shirts & Sizes are only guaranteed if registered by 11/1/26. We will fill t-shirt requests & sizes the best we can after 11/1/26 while supplies last.
Pardoned Turkey/Virtual Race Option with T-Shirt
Use this option if you'd like to donate to the library and receive a T-Shirt, but do not choose to run or walk at the event. You can still come to the event if you'd like or can run/walk virtually. You can pick your T-Shirt up at the event at the library. T-Shirts & Sizes are only guaranteed if registered by 11/1/26. We will fill t-shirt requests & sizes the best we can after 11/1/26 while supplies last.
5K Run
Any age may participate T-Shirts & Sizes are only guaranteed if registered by 11/1/26. We will fill t-shirt requests & sizes the best we can after 11/1/26 while supplies last.
Walking
5K Walk
Any age may participate T-Shirts & Sizes are only guaranteed if registered by 11/1/26. We will fill t-shirt requests & sizes the best we can after 11/1/26 while supplies last.
1K Pet Walk
Show off your furry friend while you trot around the park. The best dressed pet will receive a prize. All pets must be walked on a leash.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Waynesburg.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Waynesburg
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- Waynesburg 5K Races 3 races
- Waynesburg Running Calendar 2026 3 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 3 Waynesburg events
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