Turkey Trots have become an essesntial part of Thanksgiving tradition. The holiday best known for food comas, family and football now includes a morning Turkey Trot in preparation for the 5000 calories headed your way. Thanksgiving has become the largest running event of the year as participants flock, no pun intended, to events across the country. 

We have two things for you in this article

1 - A list of Turkey Trots happening around the Columbus area you might want to check out.

2 - The RunGuides Columbus Turkey Trot map to help you find Turkey Trots near you

Turkey Trails - Columbus

Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024
Location: Newark
Distance: 1mi, 5k, 10k

The annual Turkey Trails race is a Thanksgiving-themed run that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag (designer shirt, custom medal), chip-timing, live results, awards, and plenty of fun activities.

> Get more info about the Turkey Trails - Columbus

Johnstown, Alexandria & Granville Turkey Trot

Make memories and continue the tradition this Thanksgiving season with family and friends! The start & finish line will be at the Johnstown Trail Head of the TJ Evans Bike Path and will stay on the paved Evans Foundation bike path (T.J. Evans Trail) in Johnstown, Ohio.

> Get more info about the Johnstown, Alexandria & Granville Turkey Trot

W&S Thanksgiving Day 10K

Join over 10,000 participants and spectators for one of the most family-oriented holiday traditions. Don your turkey hat, pose for pics and earn your pumpkin pie.

> Get more info about the W&S Thanksgiving Day 10K

Cincinnati Hungry Turkey

The Cincinnati Hungry Turkey has come together with Thanksgiving runs from around the nation to from a multi city running festival called the American Turkey Tradition. Now, in addition to running with everyone at your local event you will be able to come together with runners from around the country in the World’s Largest Thanksgiving running festival.

> Get more info about the Cincinnati Hungry Turkey

Looking for More Runs?

For the complete list of Turkey Trots and other races happening in and around Columbus go to www.runguides.com/Columbus/runs