The Marcum Park 116 Dayton St, Hamilton OH
Thursday, November 26th, 2026
🏃♂️ Welcome to the Hamilton Turkey Trot!
Runners, walkers, joggers, and stroller-pushers are all welcome on Thanksgiving morning to join our 10K, 5K, or free Kids Fun Run. All proceeds from the in-person event support the local mission of our two charity partners: YoungLives, which provides mentorship and care for parenting adolescents to grow in faith, grow in life, and grow in leadership: and Capernaum, which invites teens and young adults with disabilities to discover authentic friendship, growth, and purpose.
🎖️ 5K & 10K Prizes
- Overall Awards: Top overall male and female award based on gun time (first to cross the finish) from both the 5K and 10K will receive a prize package.
- 5K Awards: Top 3 male and female finishers for each age group will receive an award.
- 10K Awards: Top male and female finisher for each age group will receive an award.
🏆 Team Prizes
- Fastest Team: Trophies for the fastest team.
- Largest Team: Awards for the largest team presence.
- Best Costume: Trophies for the best costume team.
👦👧 Kids Fun Run Prizes
- Top Finishers: Top male and female finishers in each of three age groups receive a goodie bag.
- Every Participant: Each participant receives a medal.
🎽 Included with Your Registration Fee
All participants in the live event receive a newly designed race shirt, a custom medal, a race bib with timing chip, and a swag bag.
📍 Race Location
The Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St, Hamilton, OH 45011
🗓️ Race Schedule
The 5K/10K/Kids Fun Run will be in person on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26th. The Kids Fun Run will begin at 8:20 am, the YoungLives Honor Run is at 8:30 am, the 10K will start at 8:40 am, and the 5K will kick off at 9:00 am.
📦 Packet Pickup and Race Expo
- 11/21 Early Packet Pickup: 8 AM - 2 PM at The Benison Events Center, 100 S 3rd St, Hamilton, OH 45011.
- Expo Features: Enjoy fun sponsor booths and a special guest appearance by a local mascot.
- 11/26 Race Day Packet Pickup: 7 AM - 8:30 AM at The Courtyard Marriott, 1 Riverfront Plaza, Hamilton, OH 45011.
⚠️ Safety Notice
No pets allowed on the course with the exception of service dogs. Participants bringing pets will be asked to leave the course. Thanks.
🔗 More Information
For further details and registration, visit: Hamilton Thanksgiving Day 5K.
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