Johnstown, Alexandria & Granville Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- 157 E Jersey St, Johnstown, OH
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Half Marathon & more
From the Organizer
Make memories and continue the tradition this Thanksgiving season with family and friends! The start & finish line will be at the Johnstown Trail Head of the TJ Evans Bike Path and will stay on the paved Evans Foundation bike path (T.J. Evans Trail) in Johnstown, Ohio. The event kicks off with the Kids Fun Run at 9am followed by the half marathon, 10k and 5k run/walk at 9:15am.
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, a sweet treat in the form of a personal pie, donut or cookie, chip timed race, instant results, snacks, refreshments AND MORE!!
Race Start Times:
The Kids Fun Run will start first at 9:00am followed by the Half, 10k and 5k.
Kids Fun Run – 9:00am
Half Marathon, 10k & 5k - 9:15am
Course Details:
Every race will start and finish at the exact same line on the T.J. Evans paved trail. See below for course maps:
Half Marathon (13.1mi): https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4688490907
10k (6.2mi): https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4688531869
5k (3.1mi): https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4688530849
Kids FUN Run (100 meters): https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4688540638
Parking Information:
Parking is available at the event location and if that parking lot fills up there are two adjacent parking lots. The first is between the Johnstown Mill and TAC off of Track St (short walk to the start/finish line). The second is in the gravel at the Johnstown Dog Park which is next to the shelter house where registration and the start/finish line is located: 100 E Douglas St, Johnstown, OH 43031. There is also street parking available all around the park however please make sure to check signs to ensure you are legally parked. At any parking area please do not park in the grass only in gravel/paved areas.
Strollers and Dogs are Permitted:
This is a dog friendly event. We will have a doggy water station setup at the finish line!
We do allow strollers at this event.
For more information on the event, please visit the event website at: https://www.usaracetiming.com/johnstownturkeytrot
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
48°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Centerburg 2 Se, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Johnstown, OH
Population
5,247
as of 2023
Elevation
1,079 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- Johnstown, Alexandria & Granville Turkey Trot
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- 157 E Jersey St, Johnstown, OH
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- What is the Johnstown, Alexandria & Granville Turkey Trot?
- Johnstown, Alexandria & Granville Turkey Trot is a running race held in Johnstown, Ohio on November 21, 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 Johnstown, Alexandria & Granville Turkey Trot?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Johnstown, Ohio at 157 E Jersey St, Johnstown, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Johnstown, Alexandria & Granville Turkey Trot?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Johnstown, Alexandria & Granville Turkey Trot
Nov 21, 2026