Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot and Waddle 2026 — Huntington, IN
The Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot and Waddle starts at 8:00 AM on November 26, 2026, in Huntington, Indiana, so plan your travel and accommodation accordingly if you're coming from out of town. The event offers two distances: a 1-mile option and a 5K, giving runners of different abilities a chance to compete. The race takes place at 2824 Theater Ave in Huntington. Entry fees range from $25 to $50 depending on registration timing and distance selected. This Thanksgiving-season event is a straightforward running race without the added complexity of some holiday events, making it easy to organize your pre-race logistics and focus on your early-morning performance.
Course & Travel Notes
The Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot and Waddle takes place in Huntington, Indiana on November 26, 2026, with an 8:00 AM start time—just after sunrise at 7:42 AM, so bring a headlamp if you like to arrive early. You'll want to fly into Fort Wayne International Airport, which is about 18 miles from the venue, and plan for typical late-November weather with highs around 50°F and lows near 31°F, keeping in mind there's roughly a one-in-three chance of rain that day. The course sits at 807 feet elevation, so it's a fairly modest height that shouldn't require any special acclimatization before the race.
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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 Huntington, IN. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot and Waddle 2026 — Huntington, IN?
Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot and Waddle 2026 — Huntington, IN takes place on November 26, 2026. The race is held in Huntington, Indiana.
Where is Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot and Waddle 2026 — Huntington, IN held?
Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot and Waddle 2026 — Huntington, IN is held at 2824 Theater Ave in Huntington, Indiana.
Where can I find hotels near Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot and Waddle 2026 — Huntington, IN?
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