East Palestine Turkey Trot 5K 2026 — East Palestine, OH

Run or walk with us on Thanksgiving morning for this annual holiday tradition! The 5K is sponsored by the East Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce and begins at 9:00am. Participant registration includes a t-shirt, bib number, unique commemorative medal and swag bag through Oct. 31st. - Medals limited to the first 300 pre-registered. After Nov. 1st, no swag bag or medal. Shirts sizes will be limited after this date. Long sleeve shirts rather than a regular t-shirt are available. It is $8.00 additionally for the long sleeve shirt. Participants only receive either a t-shirt or long sleeve. Early packet-pickup will take place at the East Palestine Community Center (drive thru) on Sunday, November 22nd from 1:00pm-3:00pm (near the basketball courts and children's playground). Race day packet pick-up and registration will take place from 8:00am-8:45am on race morning at the East Palestine Community Center. Cash prizes ($100.00) for first place male and female overall winners. Cash prizes ($10) for first place male and female in the following age groups: 10 & Under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 & Up. All awards will be mailed after the race! For questions or concerns, please call John at 330-509-4264. If due to unforeseen circumstances our live Turkey Trot is cancelled, the Turkey Trot will become virtual, and details will be announced at that time. Shirts will be available at pick-up on Sunday, November 23rd for those who pre-registered No refunds.