
Myers Family Foundation Turkey Trot is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Bellefontaine, OH, with an entry fee of $10.
5K Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, hosted by the Myers Family Foundation @ Myeerah Nature Reserve. The Myers Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3), was formed in memory of Kris Myers and supports Parks through scholarships and grants.
T-shirts are available to order on RunSignUp for $10 and can be picked up at the check-in station with your race-day bibs. The pre-order on RunSignUp is open until November 12th. T-shirts will also be available on race day, but in limited quantities, for $10 cash. Shirt sizes will include Youth M, Adult S, Adult M, Adult L, and Adult XL.
Registration is $10 separate from the t-shirt order until November 12th, after which the price jumps up to $15 until two days before the event when pre-registration closes. Race-day registration will be available at the check-in table for $15 cash. The t-shirt will have the race logo on the front.
Check-in on the morning of the race will open at 9:00; the race starts at 9:30. The check-in table will be located near the starting line.
Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers overall. The medals will have the race logo on them also.
This is a timed event. Walkers welcome. Free fun run opportunities will be available for any of your little turkeys that would like to join in the fun.
This Turkey Trot will be hosted at the Myeerah Nature Reserve. The race will take you on a scenic route, allowing you to see all that Mother Nature has to offer. A course map will be posted soon.
If you are interested in volunteering rather than racing, please contact Will at myersfamilyfoundationwill@gmail.com for additional information
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
29°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bellefontaine, 8 mi from the venue.
Population
14,051
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,251 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 40 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 52 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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Myers Family Foundation Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026