
From the Organizer
This course is a 3.1-mile loop. Runners/Walkers will begin on the road. The race will finish on the rail trail.
The children's Gobble Wobble will begin at 8:50, just before the 5K.
Chip timing will be provided from Pike Street Bikes! Bring your family and friends!
The Runners and Walkers event starts at 9 AM, and the Kids Gobble Wobble will begin at 8:50 AM.
Runners will receive cash prizes for the top three overall Male and Female finishers:
- 1st Place: $300.00
- 2nd Place: $200.00
- 3rd Place: $100.00
Where will the funds from 2026 go? We are excited to present the Shinnston Turkey Trot Scholarship again.
We will give $1,000.00 to one male and one female high school senior who is currently enrolled in a cross-country or track-and-field program in West Virginia.
Additionally, we will continue to allocate the remaining funds to projects in Shinnston.
Early packet pickup will be Wednesday, November 25 at the Shinnston Lighthouse on Rebecca Street from 5pm - 8pm.
Biggest Team will win the Turkey Cup!!!
Costume contest winners will be recognized along with some silly awards.
5K Run age groups are as following
Male 10 & Under
Female 10 & Under
Male 11-13
Female 11-13
Male 14-19
Female 14-19
Male 20-29
Female 20-29
Male 30-39
Female 30-39
Male 40-49
Female 40-49
Male 50-59
Female 50-59
Male 60-69
Female 60-69
Male 70-99
Female 70-99
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
52°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Clarksburg Benedum Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,149 ft
Nearest Airport
CKB
North Central West Virginia Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 76 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Coming Up
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Shinnston Turkey Trot & Gobble Wobble
Nov 26, 2026