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Free Range Turkey Trot: Virtual 5K - 10K - 13.1 - 26.2

Free Range Turkey Trot: Virtual 5K - 10K - 13.1 - 26.2

Columbus, Ohio, United States View on map
Nov 22, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Get ready to shake your tail feathers with the Free Range Turkey Trot, the premier virtual race designed for ultimate flexibility this Thanksgiving season. Whether you are an elite runner or looking for a fun family activity, this event allows you to tackle the distance of your choice—5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Full Marathon—anytime, anywhere, and at your own pace between November 22-29.


Forget the stress of massive crowds and early morning alarms. Trot through your neighborhood, hit your favorite trail, or crush it on the treadmill while earning that post-run pie. The Free Range Turkey Trot is all about making the tradition your own.

Wild Swag Alert!

Registration isn't just about the run; it’s about the rewards. All participants receive premium "wild swag" designed to make you the envy of your local running crew, including a stunning, high-quality finisher medal that will make you smile every time you see it.

Join thousands of others "free-ranging" it this year. It’s the perfect way to stay active, give back, and celebrate the season. Spots are limited, so visit the official website to register, grab a spot, and keep the turkey tradition alive!

Sign up today and get ready to run wild!

*Race swag ships in November. Register by 10/15 for 11/1 ship. Register by 11/1 for 11/15 ship. Registration prior to 11/5 for guaranteed delivery by 11/25.

Pick your distance

Running

5K

Nov 22, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$50.00
Open

10K

Nov 22, 2026 10K 8:00 AM
$50.00
Open

Half Marathon

Nov 22, 2026 Half-Marathon 8:00 AM
$50.00
Open

Full Marathon

Nov 22, 2026 Marathon 8:00 AM
$50.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Columbus, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 0.4° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 8.0°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) -4.3° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 5.8°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
18.4
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.7mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
72.9%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 22, 2026 (EST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 22, 2026 (EST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
9h 45m

The sun rises at 7:25 AM and sets at 5:11 PM local time (EST) in Columbus on November 22, 2026 — 9h 45m of daylight.

Course

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  • 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, 93 Columbus events

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