3rd Annual White Squirrel Trot 5k Run/Walk or 1 Mile Walk- Oberlin, OH
- Date
- November 26–29, 2026
- Distance
- White Squirrel Trot 3rd Annual 5k Run/Walk · White Squirrel Trot 3rd Annual -1 Mile Walk · White Squirrel Trot 3rd Annual -Virtual - (You will not attend in-person at the event on 11/26. We will mail your packet) & more
From the Organizer
Event Details:
Come and join us for Oberlin's own version of the traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. This event will feature a 5K Run/Walk or 1 Mile Fun Walk. The goal of this event is to bring friends and family together and enjoy an activity together, along with building community. The event will start and finish at Tappan Square, in Downtown Oberlin, OH. Each participant will receive a handmade 2025 Stoneware Pottery White Squirrel Medal, which makes a great Christmas ornament. Participants who register early will also receive a choice of tech or cotton long-sleeve event shirt to show their white squirrel pride! (If registering after 11/23, shirts will be on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.)
Early Packet Pick-Up & In-person registration:
Wednesday, November 25th - 3 - 5 pm at White Squirrel Clayworks studio - 12013 Leavitt Rd, Oberlin, OH 44074 (Rear green & white building)
Day of Event:
Registration/Packet Pick-up: 8 am - 8:45 am
(In-person registrants are not guaranteed a shirt or medal, it is first-come, first-served.)
Day of Event Registration $35 (cash or card): 8 am - 8:45 am
(Day of event registrants are not guaranteed a shirt or medal)
5k Run & Walk, 1-mile walk starts at: 9 am
Timing: Gun start
Awards:
Awards to immediately follow finish on a rolling basis.
Awards:
- First overall Female & Male
- First overall Masters (age 40+) Female & Male
- Age group awards: top 3 female & male - age groups:10 & Under: 11-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and over
Events
Weather
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
45°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oberlin, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Oberlin, OH
Population
8,054
as of 2023
Elevation
808 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- 3rd Annual White Squirrel Trot 5k Run/Walk or 1 Mile Walk- Oberlin, OH
- Date
- November 26–29, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 3rd Annual White Squirrel Trot 5k Run/Walk or 1 Mile Walk- Oberlin, OH?
- 3rd Annual White Squirrel Trot 5k Run/Walk or 1 Mile Walk- Oberlin, OH is a running race held in Oberlin, Ohio on November 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 3rd Annual White Squirrel Trot 5k Run/Walk or 1 Mile Walk- Oberlin, OH?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Oberlin, Ohio at 77 W College St, Oberlin, OH 44074, Oberlin, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 3rd Annual White Squirrel Trot 5k Run/Walk or 1 Mile Walk- Oberlin, OH?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
3rd Annual White Squirrel Trot 5k Run/Walk or 1 Mile Walk- Oberlin, OH
Nov 26, 2026