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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
2960 Pickle Rd., Oregon OH
5K
32–45°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
33–52°F
dry
2024
36–49°F
dry
2023
25–41°F
rain
2022
33–55°F
dry
2021
26–35°F
dry
2020
46–53°F
rain
2019
37–55°F
dry
2018
32–42°F
rain
2017
27–43°F
dry
2016
37–43°F
dry
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32°F at the start.
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About this race
RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP: OPENS at 7:30am - 1K KIDS RACE at 8:30am - 5K RACE & WALK at 9am
LOCATION: Eastern Community YMCA, 2960 Pickle Road, Oregon, Ohio or Choose Virtual Option
COURSE: Start and finish at the YMCA on a fast 5K road course on city streets with a water station.
AWARDS & PRIZES - 5K RACE Open to all Ages:
- Overall Male/Female, Overall Master (40+) & Grand Masters male/female win Gift Certificates from Second Sole!
- Age group awards (at least 5 deep), 9 & under, 10-14, 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, 80–84, 85 & older. The walk is non-competitive. - First Male and Female to reach the one-mile mark win Turkeys! (Must finish the race, the runner, not the turkey!)
- Costume Contest for: Best Overall Costume, Best Turkey Look Alike, and Race Director Choice.
SHIRTS, REFRESHMENTS AND OTHER INFO:
- All pre-registered participants by November 15th will receive a LONG SLEEVE TRIBLEND shirt and $10.00 shoe discount
coupon from Second Sole. Late registration/race day shirt availability will be very limited. - Fruit, Baked Goods, Sport Drink, and Award Ceremony
- Early packet pick-up and late registration at Second Sole on Tuesday, 11/24 and Wednesday, 11/25 during store hours.
- Race will be timed by disposable bib chips with online scoring. Faster results and more time for Turkey!
- Virtual Option available to still get shirt and support YMCA Scholarship Fun while maintaining a Thanksgiving Tradition.
- Race proceeds will go to the YMCA Scholarship Fund. Which is dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and community.
ENTRY FEES:
- 5K Race/Walk Pre-registered – postmark or on-line by Sunday, November 15, 2026: $ 24.00
- Register in-person at Second Sole by Sunday, November 15 and receive a $2 discount off the above fees. (Please pay by cash or check when signing up in store.)
- Online registration (early and late) available at: runsignup.com
- 5K Race/Walk Individual Late Registration and Day of Race - $ 30.00
- Kids 1K (Ages 12 & under) Free with the option to add on a shirt for $13.00.
- Entry fees payable to and mail to: Second Sole, 4130 Levis Commons Blvd. Perrysburg, OH 43551
- Information? Call Second Sole at 419-931-8484 or Join us on Facebook at: Second Sole Toledo
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