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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
157 E Jersey St, Johnstown OH
5K · 10K · Half
33–46°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
41–48°F
rain
2024
28–37°F
dry
2023
43–50°F
rain
2022
23–43°F
dry
2021
38–43°F
rain
2020
41–50°F
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2019
36–52°F
dry
2018
26–36°F
dry
2017
37–51°F
dry
2016
25–36°F
dry
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About this race
Make memories and continue the tradition this Thanksgiving season with family and friends! The start & finish line will be at the Johnstown Trail Head of the TJ Evans Bike Path and will stay on the paved Evans Foundation bike path (T.J. Evans Trail) in Johnstown, Ohio. The event kicks off with the Kids Fun Run at 9am followed by the half marathon, 10k and 5k run/walk at 9:15am.
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, a sweet treat in the form of a personal pie, donut or cookie, chip timed race, instant results, snacks, refreshments AND MORE!!
Race Start Times:
The Kids Fun Run will start first at 9:00am followed by the Half, 10k and 5k.
Kids Fun Run – 9:00am
Half Marathon, 10k & 5k - 9:15am
Course Details:
Every race will start and finish at the exact same line on the T.J. Evans paved trail. Click HERE for course maps for all distances
Parking Information:
Parking is available at the event location and if that parking lot fills up there are two adjacent parking lots. The first is between the Johnstown Mill and TAC off of Track St (short walk to the start/finish line). The second is in the gravel at the Johnstown Dog Park which is next to the shelter house where registration and the start/finish line is located: 100 E Douglas St, Johnstown, OH 43031. There is also street parking available all around the park however please make sure to check signs to ensure you are legally parked. At any parking area please do not park in the grass only in gravel/paved areas.
Strollers and Dogs are Permitted:
This is a dog friendly event. We will have a doggy water station setup at the finish line!
We do allow strollers at this event.
For more information on the event, please visit the event website at: https://www.usaracetiming.com/johnstownturkeytrot
Course map
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