
From the Organizer
The annual Dave’s Turkey Chase 5K, presented by First Solar is the ideal Thanksgiving day family fun run/walk. With media sponsor WTOL 11 in Downtown Toledo, the event also includes a one mile walk, a kids run and a virtual option -- all to benefit Cherry Street Mission Ministries.
The 5K and 1 Mile events start outside the Glass City Center at Summit St./ Jefferson, heads past 5/3 Field, onto Huron St. passing by the Huntington Center and continues across Cherry St, then back onto Summit St. to the finish in front of Promenade Park.
Bring Donations for Cherry Street Mission — The most needed items are travel sized personal hygiene items and men's and women's undergarments (new only please). Join us in showing thanks by giving to help others, and burn off the day’s extra calories in the process.
FAMILY PACKAGE PRICING
Register for the 5K together to receive a discounted rate (minimum registrants = 4).
Start Time: 9:00am
Course Open: 1.5 hours
Maximum Field: 5,500 Runners
Minimum Age: 6 on Race Day
Our Presenting Sponsor, First Solar:
Leading the World’s Sustainable Energy Future
Founded in 1999, First Solar is a leading American solar technology company and global provider of responsibly produced eco-efficient solar modules advancing the fight against climate change. The company is unique among the world’s ten largest solar manufacturers for being the only US-headquartered company and not manufacturing in China. First Solar’s advanced thin film photovoltaic (PV) modules represent the next generation of solar technologies, providing a competitive, high-performance, lower-carbon alternative to conventional crystalline silicon (c-Si) PV panels.
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
45°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Toledo Metcalf Fld, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
268,461
as of 2023
Elevation
594 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 38 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at DAVE'S TURKEY CHASE 5K, presented by First Solar, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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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.
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)
DAVE'S TURKEY CHASE 5K, presented by First Solar
Nov 26, 2026