
From the Organizer
Join us on Thanksgiving morning for our family-friendly running event! Runners, walkers, joggers, and stroller-pushers are welcome to participate in the 10K, 5K, or free Kids Fun Run. All event proceeds support two local charities: YoungLives and Capernaum, which help teens and young adults grow in leadership, friendship, and purpose.
Location: Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St, Hamilton 45011
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 8am-2pm
The Benison Events Center, 100 S 3rd St, Hamilton OH 45011
Race Day Packet Pickup: 7-8:30 AM
The Courtyard Marriott, 1 Riverfront Plaza, Hamilton, OH 45011
No pets allowed on the course, except service dogs. Participants with pets will be asked to leave.
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
50°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hamilton Butler Co Rgnl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
63,124
as of 2023
Elevation
588 ft
Nearest Airport
LUK
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field · 22 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Meyer Brothers & Sons Hamilton Turkey Trot, 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
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.
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Meyer Brothers & Sons Hamilton Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026