The Lancaster Turkey Day 5K/10K starts at 8:15 AM, so plan your arrival early if you're traveling in for race day. Held at 1592 Granville Pike in Lancaster, Ohio, this event offers multiple distance options: a 200-meter race, a 1-mile run, and a 6.2-mile race. Entry fees range from free to $55 depending on the distance and registration timing. If you can't make it to Ohio on race day, the event includes a virtual participation option, allowing you to complete your chosen distance remotely. Whether you're targeting a quick warm-up effort or a longer aerobic effort, this Thanksgiving-themed race accommodates various fitness levels and schedules.
From the Race Organizer
Start your Thanksgiving celebration by running the Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k with hundreds of your closest friends. Get your body moving with this Thanksgiving morning tradition, fire up your metabolism for the upcoming feasts, and help support the Foundation Dinners as they continue to serve the community on Lancaster's west side, a tradition they have faithfully maintained for over 30 years. The Foundation Dinners serves over 2500 meals a month enlisting the aid of over 200 volunteers from Lancaster and Fairfield County churches, organizations, businesses and industries. The Foundation Dinners provides an opportunity for these volunteers to contribute to the needs of many poverty-stricken families and individuals in our community, as well as becoming part of the broadcast system which informs the local area of the presence of hunger and homelessness amongst us. Early Race Registration Fees: Ages 11 & over (5k timed) $35 Ages 10 & under (5k timed) $25 *Prices increase by $5 on November 1st and again on November 16th. Register by 1pm on November 16th to be guaranteed a T-shirt/hooded sweatshirt in your preferred size; after November 16 shirts may be available in a different color/design than what is shown. Shirts may still be available in your preferred size after November 16 (if your size is available online), as the shirt order inventory has been entered into the registration system. What You Get For Registering: Participants will receive their choice of one of the following items: a turkey hat, elf hat, or Santa hat (approximately 20 different hat options to choose from during packet pickup) or tutu (multiple colors to choose from) or t-shirt or an upgraded hooded sweatshirt. Every registrant will also receive a custom race bib, a sweet treat in the form of a personal pie, donut and/or cookie, a chip timed race result, instant results, snacks and refreshments AND MORE!! Age group award winners will receive a custom specialty turkey trot medal which is pictured with the swag on the official race website: https://www.usaracetiming.com/lancasterturkeyday5k
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for November 26.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Lancaster, OH.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k 2026 — Lancaster, OH?
Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k 2026 — Lancaster, OH takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Lancaster, Ohio.
Where is Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k 2026 — Lancaster, OH held?
Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k 2026 — Lancaster, OH is held at 1592 Granville Pike in Lancaster, Ohio.
Where can I find hotels near Lancaster Turkey Day 5k/10k 2026 — Lancaster, OH?
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