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Officer Larry R. Cox Turkey Trot

Date
November 26, 2026
Distance
5k
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From the Organizer

This years 21th Fallen Officer Larry R. Cox Turkey Trot 5K & Fun Run will be on Thanksgiving Day, 11-26 at 9 am  Registration is available online only.  The PRE-REGISTRATION deadline, to allow for race day eve pick up of shirts, is Monday November 16, 2026.   Online registration is over at 11:59PM on 11-25-26. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ORDER SHIRTS  AFTER THE 16TH.  Please visit our facebook page for a race map and directions to the Library Annex.

          NO RACEDAY REGISTRATION.  ALL REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ONLY.

We are having a special Raffle for a 55" Smart TV for picking up your packets on Wednesday.  We have extended the hours to help accommodate more participants. Those registered can  pick up their race packets on Wednesday 11:00 am to 7:00 pm at the Ross Chillicothe Library Annex behind the Main Library off of Paint St. in Chillicothe

 

 

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

50°

Typical Low

31°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Chillicothe Mound City, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:29 AMSunset 5:12 PMDaylight 9h 43m

Host City

About CHILLICOTHE, OH

Population

21,958

as of 2023

Elevation

638 ft

Nearest Airport

LCK

Rickenbacker International Airport · 33 mi

Major Hub

CMH

John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 46 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

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Race
Officer Larry R. Cox Turkey Trot
Date
November 26, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Officer Larry R. Cox Turkey Trot?
Officer Larry R. Cox Turkey Trot is a running race held in CHILLICOTHE, Ohio on November 26, 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 Officer Larry R. Cox Turkey Trot?
Thursday, November 26, 2026 in CHILLICOTHE, Ohio at Yoctangee Park, CHILLICOTHE, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Officer Larry R. Cox Turkey Trot?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Officer Larry R. Cox Turkey Trot

Nov 26, 2026

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