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Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot

Date
November 28, 2026
Distance
5K · 10K · 1/3 Marathon & more
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From the Organizer

Join the Thanksgiving tradition at the Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot - 5k, 10k & 1/3 Marathon Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. The event is ALWAYS on the first Saturday (2 days) after Thanksgiving, right before The Game between Ohio State and TTUN.

Participants will receive their choice of a turkey hat (multiple hat options to choose from during packet pickup) or long sleeve shirt or hooded sweatshirt as well as a custom race bib, finishers medal (3 choices of medals for you at the finish line), a sweet treat in the form of a personal pie, donut or cookie, chip timed race, instant results, snacks, refreshments AND MORE!!

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Events

5K8:45 AMRegister →
10K8:45 AMRegister →
1/3 Marathon8:45 AMRegister →
Kids Fun Run With Swag8:30 AMRegister →
Kids Fun Run No Swag8:30 AMRegister →
Virtual Run - 5K8:45 AMRegister →
Virtual Run - 10K8:45 AMRegister →
Virtual Run -1/3 Marathon8:45 AMRegister →

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

47°

Typical Low

30°

Chance of Rain

37%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Columbus Wcmh, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:32 AMSunset 5:09 PMDaylight 9h 37m

Host City

About Columbus, OH

Population

906,480

as of 2023

Elevation

819 ft

Nearest Airport

CMH

John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 5 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Days to train

Race
Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot
Date
November 28, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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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.

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Running

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)

What is the Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot?
Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot is a running race held in Columbus, Ohio on November 28, 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 Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot?
Saturday, November 28, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio at 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot

Nov 28, 2026

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