Morgantown Running 5k Turkey Trot 2026 + Kids 800m Turkey Fun Run is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Morgantown, WV, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
From the Organizer
WHEN: Thursday, November 26, 2026
TIME: 8:30 a.m. 800m Kids Turkey Fun Run (kids under 12)
9:00 a.m. 5k Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION: One of my biggest fears is that I’ll marry into a family that runs 5k's on Thanksgiving… said none of you! Join Morgantown Running at 9:00am on Thanksgiving Day for a trot around Morgantown with your family (but please, leave your dogs at home as they are not allowed). Participants can run or walk this 5k course that begins on the blue track by the WVU Coliseum. You will run almost an entire lap around the track before exiting and making a left onto Mon Blvd where you will go downhill, past Mountain State, towards the light. At the light, you will make a right turn onto Boyers Avenue followed shortly by a left turn onto Leeway Street. You will pass Sheetz and then make a left onto the rail trail. The last approximately 2 miles will be on the rail trail heading to the finish behind the Seneca Center at Morgantown Running. There will be awards for the top 3 male and female finishers and the top male and female 5k walkers. Please remember, if you sign up to walk you can only walk, no running! If you want to do both, please sign up for the run. There will also be random drawings for prizes from Morgantown Running. The first 1000 people registered will receive a pair of socks.
Kids under 12 are more than welcome to register for the 5k, or they can run in the 800m Turkey Fun Run at 8:30am. This race is 2 laps around the blue track (where the 5k begins) and will be done in 2 heats. Kids under 5 will be in heat 1, and kids 6-12 will be in heat 2.
**NO DOGS ALLOWED***
**NO REFUNDS**
Parking/Shuttle
You can park at either the start at the blue track by the WVU Coliseum or at the finish at the Seneca Center. No matter where you park, there will be a shuttle getting you where you need to be before and after the race provided by Fox Shuttle Service.
Registration
TIMING: mountaintiming.com
PRIZES 5k Run: Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers. We will post race results in appropriate age categories.
Random prizes from Morgantown Running!
SOCKS: First 1000 runners/walkers to register will receive a pair of socks.
NEW CREW SOCKS! Now in Size OPTIONS! (S/M or L/XL)
DONATION:Thanksgiving is a great time for giving to those in need. Our local Christian Help is in need of men's gently-used clothing, belts, shoes, and non- perishable proteins. Please drop-off donations any time at Morgantown Running leading up to the race or the day of. http://www.motownchristianhelp.com
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
49°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
46%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Morgantown L&D, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
30,273
as of 2023
City Elevation
823 ft
Nearest Airport
MGW
Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field · 2 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 62 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Nov 26, 2026