The Original Columbus Turkey Trot
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.
Join fellow runners on November 26, 2015 for the The Original Columbus Turkey Trot. It's a fantastic 8K, 4K, Tot Trot featuring a flat and fast course in Columbus.
Pick your distance
Running
5 Miler
Effective 11/25 @ 3:30 pm, we are out of medium and large shirts. We are sorry for the inconvenience as we are near a sell-out crowd!
Walk & Talk
Effective 11/25 @ 3:30 pm, we are out of medium and large shirts. We are sorry for the inconvenience as we are near a sell-out crowd!
Tot Trot
100 Yard Dash for Young Racers---Tot Trot participants are also invited to run or walk with adults at no extra charge in the 5 mile or 2.5 mile events!
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Columbus in 2015, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Columbus
The Original Columbus Turkey Trot takes place in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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