Before putting on stretchy pants for the big meal, runners tie up their shoe laces and hit the pavement running. For many families, Thanksgiving Day tradition begins with a chilly morning race for great causes.
Here are the top Thanksgiving Races in Cincinnati and Dayton:
TQL 5K & Western and Southern 10K | November 28, 9am; Kids Fun Run, 8am
Both races—the TQL 5k and the W & S 10k—will finish on the field at TQL Stadium. Cue that finish line pose! You and your family will feel like superstars; and more importantly, experience a special moment in race history—and YOUR history—as you take in that ‘winning’ feeling—not because you were first—but that you experienced a “first” in your life.
Mason Turkey Trot 5K | November 28, 8am
Join on Thanksgiving Day for a family fun event in Mason’s Corwin Nixon Park. Family and friends can enjoy a 5K and support the community before sitting down for turkey and holiday festivities. Come be a part of a community alive with feel good vibes this Thanksgiving morning!
Cincinnati Hungry Turkey Half Marathon & 5K | November 30, 8:30am
Race highlights include Holtman’s Donuts at the finish line, runner’s choice long sleeve t-shirt or fleece pullover and new 2024 medal for every finisher! The Hungry Turkey run for a cause benefits Whole Again, feeding at risk children and enriching lives.
Dayton Turkey Trot | December 1, 8:30am
Benefit the YWCA with the annual Turkey Trot featuring Bill’s Donuts at the finish line! Options include a 5k and half marathon down the riverfront of Dayton.
Dayton Leftover Turkey Trot | Through December 4
What a great way to have fun and wrap up the Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends! This is a great virtual race with the best swag any virtual race has ever offered! Participants will receive a hooded performance fleece sweatshirt with full color print, race bib, finishers medal and more!
