2026 Thanksgiving Wattle
2026 Thanksgiving Wattle is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Grove City, OH, with entry fees from $15 to $40.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (64 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 2026 Wattle will cater to a diverse range of participants, offering a variety of activities for all abilities. This will be our 15th consecutive Wattle, and we are excited to offer a Primrose Children's Run, Turkey Leg 100-meter Run, and a 5K Walk/Run. All of this is set for November 26, 2026.
Participants in the Turkey Leg 100-meter Run, and 5k Run/Walk will receive a Pumpkin Pie at the Finish. Long-sleeve shirts will also be given out at our early packet pick-up. We will have music on the course, at the finish line, and offer finish-line refreshments. There will be no water station on the course.
RETURNING IN 2026!
Finisher Medals are included for all finishers in all events!
SAFETY
To be an event that is valued and available to the broadest family audience, we will have athletes of all abilities, some with visible and invisible disabilities, accommodated at our event. We would like to ask for your understanding and support, as this is a key driver as to why we are not allowing pets to participate. Don't hesitate to contact thanksgivingwattle@gmail.com for special circumstances where a trained support dog may be accommodated.
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Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
50°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus-Valley Crossing, 7 mi from the venue.
About Grove City, OH
Population
41,831
as of 2023
City Elevation
835 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Waiting For?
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64
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 Thanksgiving Wattle
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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2026 Thanksgiving Wattle
Nov 26, 2026