Aurora Turkey Trot 5K & Mashed Potato Mile
Aurora Turkey Trot 5K & Mashed Potato Mile is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Aurora, OH, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Location
- 109 W. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Race Date: Thursday, November 26
Day-of Schedule:
- 7:00am: Day-of Checkin
- 8:00am: 1 Mile Race
- 8:30am: 5K Race
Early Packet Pickup: Wednesday, November 25
- 4-6pm
- Aurora High School
- 109 W. Pioneer Trail, Aurora
Accepting Food Donations: Get into the giving spirit of Thanksgiving; bring a donation to packet pickup or on race day!
- Non-perishable items only
- No expired items
- Most Needed Items:
- Peanut butter & jelly
- Snack items
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Pasta & pasta sauce
Important Note: This race is now outdoors only with no indoor access to Aurora High School. Packet pickup, day-of check-in, and awards will be located in the large tent in the main parking lot. Restroom trailers will be located in the Walker Building parking lot.
Event details are subject to change. Please check the City’s website at auroraoh.com for the most up-to-date information.
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
44°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hiram, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Aurora, OH
Population
17,386
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,128 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 27 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.
Race Location
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126
Days to train
- Race
- Aurora Turkey Trot 5K & Mashed Potato Mile
- Date
- November 26, 2026
- Location
- 109 W. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH
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Aurora Turkey Trot 5K & Mashed Potato Mile
Nov 26, 2026