
From the Organizer
• EVENT: begins 8:30 am at Central YMCA in Painesville
• RACE DAY CHECK-IN: Begins at 7:30 am
• BIB PICKUP: Central YMCA, Painesville
Tuesday, November 24 from 8:30am - 8 pm
Wednesday, November 25 from 8:30 am - 6 pm
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
48°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
46%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Painesville 4 Nw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
624 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at YMCA Turkey Day 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Hot Diggity Dog 2 Miler
4 miles away
Starry Night 5K & 1 Mile
7 miles away
Johnnycake Jog 5 Miler and 5K
Less than a mile away
Friday Night Lights 5K
7 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
YMCA Turkey Day 5K
Nov 26, 2026