77 W College St, Oberlin, OH 44074, Oberlin OH
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Event Details
- Event Type: Come and join us for Oberlin's own version of the traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. This event will feature a 5K Run/Walk or 1 Mile Fun Walk.
- Location: The event will start and finish at Tappan Square, in Downtown Oberlin, OH.
- Medals: Each participant will receive a handmade 2025 Stoneware Pottery White Squirrel Medal, which makes a great Christmas ornament.
- Shirts: Participants who register early will receive a choice of tech or cotton long-sleeve event shirt to show their white squirrel pride! (If registering after 11/23, shirts will be on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.)
Early Packet Pick-Up & In-person Registration
- Date: Wednesday, November 25th - 3 - 5 pm
- Location: White Squirrel Clayworks studio - 12013 Leavitt Rd, Oberlin, OH 44074 (Rear green & white building)
- Day of Event: Registration/Packet Pick-up: 8 am - 8:45 am
- Note: In-person registrants are not guaranteed a shirt or medal, it is first-come, first-served.
Event Registration
- Day of Event Registration: $35 (cash or card): 8 am - 8:45 am
- Note: Day of event registrants are not guaranteed a shirt or medal.
- Start Time: 5k Run & Walk, 1-mile walk starts at 9 am.
- Course Map: CLICK HERE
Awards
- Award Timing: Awards to immediately follow finish on a rolling basis.
- Overall Awards: First overall Female & Male.
- Masters Awards: First overall Masters (age 40+) Female & Male.
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 female & male - age groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.
Race Information
For more details, visit the official race page: White Squirrel Trot.
