Details
Date: November 27, 2025
Time: 08:45 am
Venue
The Cleveland Turkey Trot
1220 E 6th St.
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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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