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The Original Columbus Turkey Trot

The Original Columbus Turkey Trot

Columbus, Ohio, United States View on map
Nov 26, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Welcome to the Columbus Turkey Trot presented by Chase Bank. This year we celebrate the 40th anniversary and have made some dramatic changes that we hope enhances your race day experience. This event is designed for the entire family. Great looking swag including custom long sleeve race shirts, custom finisher's medal and more. Don't forget the kids. The "Tot Trot" kicks off the festivities with a 100-yard dash. Proceeds to benefit Easterseals of Central and Southeast. Ohio. 

When:  Thursday, November 26th @ 9 am -"Tot Trot" 8:30 am

Where:  Shops on Lane Ave located at 1675 W Lane Ave, Columbus Ohio 43221

Race Options:  4 Miler - 2.5 Miler - Tot Trot (100 Yard Dash for kids under 12) Virtual Event - at your pace on your own time anytime on Thanksgiving. Virtual participants will have their race packets mailed. 

Pick your distance

Running

Turkey Trot 4-Miler

This is a big change from previous years. Your 4-mile course will turn around in front of the historical Ohio State University "Horse Shoe".

Nov 26, 2026 6.4K 9:00 AM
$60.00
Open

2.5 Miler (Walk N' Talk)

Nov 26, 2026 4K 9:00 AM
$60.00
Open

Tot Trot

Nov 26, 2026 Tot Trot 8:30 AM
$25.00
Open

The Virtual Turkey Trot

Nov 26, 2026 6.4K 9:00 AM
$60.00
Open

The Virtual Tot Trot

Nov 26, 2026 The Virtual Tot Trot 8:30 AM
$25.00
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) 0.5° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 8.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) -4.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 6.0°
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 26, 2026 (EST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 26, 2026 (EST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
9h 39m

The sun rises at 7:29 AM and sets at 5:09 PM local time (EST) in Columbus on November 26, 2026 — 9h 39m of daylight.

Course

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Results — The Original Columbus Turkey Trot

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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, 98 Columbus events

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