
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.
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
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.
Host City
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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Officer Larry R. Cox Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026