Turkey Dash benefitting Nakon Foundation

🏃‍♂️Race Overview

The Foundation’s annual family-friendly 5k run/walk, the Turkey Dash, is held annually on Thanksgiving morning at Avon High School. Over 1,500 runners, walkers, and spectators join together to move in support of financial aid for families in Northern Ohio impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis. Over the past 22 years, the Turkey Dash has raised over $500,000 for our mission.

🎽Race Perks

• Turkey Dash race shirt: Participants receive a unique shirt to commemorate the event.
• Post-run snacks: Enjoy delicious pumpkin pie & fruit after the race.
• Post-run refreshments: Refresh with coffee & hot chocolate.
• Awards: Given to the top 3 male and female winners, plus medals for top 3 finishers in each age bracket (9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24,… 75-79, 80+).

🗓️Timeline

Wednesday, November 26th

5:00-7:00 PM: Packet Pickup/Registration (AHS Auxiliary Gym)

Thursday, November 27th

7:00 AM: Packet Pickup/Registration (AHS Auxiliary Gym)

9:00 AM: 5k Start

10:00 AM: Awards

📝Registration

Opens 9/2/2025

• Turkey Dash - Adult Runner: Early Bird $35, After 11/1 $40
• Turkey Dash - Child Runner, 12 & Under: Early Bird $25, After 11/1 $40

🤝Sponsor Opportunities

Please visit https://www.nakonfoundation.org/2025-turkey-dash to become a sponsor of the event!

Cut-off for name/logo on swag is November 1, 2025

• Turkey Dash - Put my name on the sweatshirt: $500
• Turkey Dash - Put my name on the shirt & sponsorship banner: $1,000
• Turkey Dash - Put my name on the shirt, sponsorship banner & Mile Marker signs: $2,500
• Turkey Dash - Put my name on the shirt, sponsorship banner & finish line signs: $5,000

🌐More Information

For more details about the Turkey Dash, visit this link.