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Saturday, November 28th, 2026
333 W Broad St, Columbus OH
5K · 10K
31–46°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
26–34°F
dry
2024
35–41°F
rain
2023
20–29°F
dry
2022
38–44°F
dry
2021
32–41°F
dry
2020
33–46°F
dry
2019
36–41°F
dry
2018
20–29°F
dry
2017
38–58°F
dry
2016
37–54°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
31°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Join the Thanksgiving tradition at the Columbus Hungry Turkey Trot - 5k, 10k & 1/3 Marathon Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. The event is ALWAYS on the first Saturday (2 days) after Thanksgiving, right before The Game between Ohio State and TTUN.
Participants will receive their choice of a turkey hat (multiple hat options to choose from during packet pickup) or long sleeve shirt or hooded sweatshirt as well as a custom race bib, finishers medal (3 choices of medals for you at the finish line), a sweet treat in the form of a personal pie, donut or cookie, chip timed race, instant results, snacks, refreshments AND MORE!!
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