Turkey Trails- Columbus
Columbus's Turkey Trails offers a festive Thanksgiving run with quality swag and family fun.
Race Date
Nov 15, 2026
Location
Newark, OH
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, November 15, 2026
- Location
- Newark, Ohio
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Race
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 4
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
The Experience
The Turkey Trails race in Columbus provides a cheerful, Thanksgiving-themed running experience perfect for all ages. Runners can expect a custom bib, a designer long-sleeve shirt, and a custom finisher medal, with youth pricing available for younger participants.
This event is designed for family fun, featuring chip-timing with live results and awards, free race photos, and delicious treats at the finish line. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual race option allows participants to earn the same fun swag from anywhere. The race also includes a kids' dash for children 10 and under, offering a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a special medal.
Race-provided description
Join us for the annual Turkey Trails 5k/10k! A fun, Thanksgiving-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17!
Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k/10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!) *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Long Sleeve Shirt
Start Location
Ohio State at Newark, Newark, OH, 43055
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Course Map
Quality Score
1 year running
~4 finishers a year
small race — neutral
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 2 states
winner 1:15:10
typical high 51°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
36°
Afternoon (High)
51°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
71%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2022
Total finishers
4
Median time
1:51:05
Latest turnout
4
States
2
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Turkey Trails- Columbus?
The Turkey Trails- Columbus is held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Turkey Trails- Columbus take place?
It takes place in Newark, Ohio.
What distances does the Turkey Trails- Columbus offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles, 50m, Volunteer then Run, Virtual Race.
Is the Turkey Trails- Columbus course flat and good for a PR?
The Turkey Trails- Columbus is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Turkey Trails- Columbus?
HalfRuns has finish records for 4 runners who have completed the Turkey Trails- Columbus.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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