The Cleveland Turkey Trot

Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 08:45 am UTC-05:00

Cleveland Public Hall | Cleveland

Hermes Road Racing
Publisher/HostHermes Road Racing
The Cleveland Turkey Trot
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🦃 Cleveland Turkey Trot • Thanksgiving Morning Tradition 🦃
CSU Rec Center and Viking Public House are teaming up to bring you the Cleveland Turkey Trot, Northeast Ohio’s favorite Thanksgiving morning tradition for the whole family.
Since 1982 - the Cleveland Turkey Trot offers something for everyone: from competitive runs to casual family walks, a festive atmosphere with entertainment, costume contests, a dog-friendly vibe, and the joy of supporting local needs.
📅 Thursday, November 27, 2025
📍 Start/Finish: Lakeside Ave, Public Hall Auditorium, downtown Cleveland
💰 Registration & Pricing
• Early Bird (through June 30): $25
• July 1 – Sept 30: $30
• Oct 1 – Nov 23: $35
• Nov 24 – 26: $45
• Race Day (Nov 27): $50
• Virtual races: $30 (packet mailing included until Oct 31)
Family discounts available for those who register early!
🏃‍♂️ Distances Offered
• Dick’s Sporting Goods 5 Mile run
• Dick’s Sporting Goods 5K run
• Dick’s Sporting Goods 1 Mile fun walk
• Plus Virtual options for all three (5M/5K/1M)
⏰ Race Day Timeline
• 7:00 am – Packet pickup begins (inside Public Hall)
• 8:45 am – 1 Mile Walk begins
• 9:15 am – Pre race announcements
• 9:25 am – National Anthem
• 9:30 am – 5 Mile & 5K start (chip-timed)
• 11:30 am – Course closes, Public Hall check in ends
🎽 What You’ll Get
• Custom long sleeve race shirt and finisher medal for all participants
• Official MyLaps Bib Tag timing for 5 Mile & 5K
• Prizes: coffee mug & pumpkin pie for top overall, age group awards in 5M & 5K, pumpkin pies for winners in the 1 Mile
• Costume contest prizes, live music & entertainment, sponsor activities, bag check, searchable race photos, post-race refreshments
🐶 Dog-Friendly & Fun Extras
• Bring your pup and enjoy the Turkey Trot Dog Park, with treats from Hollywood Feed – Rocky River.
🎁 Community Giving
• Non-perishable donations welcome on race day inside Public Hall—collection for St. Augustine’s (Tremont) and West Side Catholic Center. Most-needed items: canned goods, socks, underwear, soap, deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste
🅿️ Course Highlights
• 5 Mile course winds through Downtown → Ohio City → over Lorain & Detroit Superior bridges
• 5K shares most of the route, diverging near Progressive Field
• 1 Mile Strut is a family-friendly loop around the race site
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Cleveland Public Hall, 1220 E 6th St, Cleveland, OH 44114, United States

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