Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k
Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Lancaster, OH, with entry fees from $29.99 to $45.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Price
- $29.99–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Start your Thanksgiving celebration by running the Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k with hundreds of your closest friends. Get your body moving with this Thanksgiving morning tradition, fire up your metabolism for the upcoming feasts, and help support the Foundation Dinners as they continue to serve the community on Lancaster's west side, a tradition they have faithfully maintained for over 30 years.
The Foundation Dinners serves over 2500 meals a month enlisting the aid of over 200 volunteers from Lancaster and Fairfield County churches, organizations, businesses and industries. The Foundation Dinners provides an opportunity for these volunteers to contribute to the needs of many poverty-stricken families and individuals in our community, as well as becoming part of the broadcast system which informs the local area of the presence of hunger and homelessness amongst us.
Early Race Registration Fees:
Ages 11 & over (5k timed) $35
Ages 10 & under (5k timed) $25
*Prices increase by $5 on November 1st and again on November 16th.
Register by 1pm on November 16th to be guaranteed a T-shirt/hooded sweatshirt in your preferred size; after November 16 shirts may be available in a different color/design than what is shown.
Shirts may still be available in your preferred size after November 16 (if your size is available online), as the shirt order inventory has been entered into the registration system.
What You Get For Registering:
Participants will receive their choice of one of the following items: a turkey hat, elf hat, or Santa hat (approximately 20 different hat options to choose from during packet pickup) or tutu (multiple colors to choose from) or t-shirt or an upgraded hooded sweatshirt.
Every registrant will also receive
- a custom race bib,
- a sweet treat in the form of a personal pie, donut and/or cookie,
- a chip timed race result,
- instant results,
- snacks and refreshments
- AND MORE!!
Age group award winners will receive a custom specialty turkey trot medal which is pictured with the swag on the official race website: https://www.usaracetiming.com/lancasterturkeyday5k
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
49°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lancaster, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lancaster, OH
Population
40,902
as of 2023
City Elevation
835 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 25 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
126
Days to train
- Race
- Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k
Nov 26, 2026