In 55 days · Thu, Nov 26, 2026
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When
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Where
467 Middlebury Rd, Kent OH
Distance
5K
Typical weather
32–44°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
33–52°F
rain
2024
35–51°F
rain
2023
29–47°F
rain
2022
32–52°F
dry
2021
27–40°F
dry
2020
46–53°F
rain
2019
40–56°F
dry
2018
31–46°F
rain
2017
33–40°F
dry
2016
33–41°F
dry
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Typical start here is 32°F — see the cold-start kit →
About this race
Event Overview
- Event Type: A Family Event with a 5K RUN/WALK and Fun Walk/Run
- Date: Thanksgiving Morning - Thursday Nov. 26th, 2026
- Fun Run/Walk Start: 9:00am - Fun Run is less than 800 meters long
- 5K Run/Walk Start: 9:15am
Award Ceremony
- Finish/Award Time: 10:15am
- Results Location: Posted at https://www.summitathletic.com/racecalendar
Packet Pickup Information
- Early Packet Pickup: Wednesday Nov. 25th from 3-6pm, at Kent Park and Rec- Shelter House, 601 Middlebury Rd, Kent, 44240
- Race Day Packet Pickup: Thursday Nov. 26th from 7:30 - 9am, Kent Park and Rec- Shelter House, 601 Middlebury Rd, Kent, 44240
- No Race Day Registration: This event SOLD OUT last year at 1000 Runners
Parking Information
- Race Day Parking: Across the street from Shelter House and Fred Fuller Park
Participant Gifts
- Gifts: Winter Beanie Hat or Soft Crew Sweatshirt to 1st 900 pre-registered. T-shirts to fun run participants.
Awards Details
- Awards: Age Group and Overall Awards
- Medals: To top 3 overall Male and Female and Top 3 in each male and female age groups
- Age Groups: 14U, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
- Fun Run Awards: Medals to top 20 Fun Run winners - Ribbons for remaining Fun Run participants
Registration Link
- Register Here: Kent Turkey Trot Registration
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