From the Organizer
Race Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026
Day-of Schedule:
Early Packet Pickup: Wednesday, November 25
Accepting Food Donations: Get into the giving spirit of Thanksgiving; bring a donation to packet pickup
Event details are subject to change. Please check the City’s website at auroraoh.com for the most up-to-date information.
Events
Weather
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
Population
17,386
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Aurora Turkey Trot 5K & Mashed Potato Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Aurora Turkey Trot 5K & Mashed Potato Mile
Nov 26, 2026