Cleveland Turkey Trot

Cleveland Thanksgiving Tradition: One of Northeast Ohio's largest and oldest Thanksgiving Day road races, bringing thousands of runners, walkers, and families to downtown Cleveland.Multiple Race Distances: Features a chip-timed 5-Mile run, a 5K run, and a non-timed 1-Mile Fun Walk starting and finishing near Public Hall. Swag & Awards: Registration includes a finisher medal and a custom long-sleeve event t-shirt. Top overall and age-group winners receive traditional Dick's Sporting Goods coffee mugs and freshly baked pumpkin pies. FreshWater Costume Contest: Annual costume contest encouraging participants to run in festive turkey gear, holiday outfits, and creative group costumes. Non-Perishable Food Drive: On-site collection benefiting local Cleveland food banks and community hunger relief programs.