
From the Organizer
The fourth annual Thanksgiving morning 5K in Wellington, Ohio - now sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Wellington. The race/walk begins at 9am on a flat, fast, and accurate course through residential Wellington. Runners, walkers, dogs, and strollers are welcome. Age group awards, male and female, from 10 and under to 70-plus. All registrants are automatically entered into the Pumpkin Pie raffle! Free parking at the stadium where registration occurs, the race ends, and the awards ceremony takes place.
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
45°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oberlin, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
4,514
as of 2023
City Elevation
850 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Turkey-Wanis 5K
Nov 26, 2026