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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Ritter Park, Huntington WV
5K
35–51°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
39–56°F
dry
2024
40–59°F
rain
2023
38–55°F
rain
2022
31–57°F
dry
2021
27–43°F
dry
2020
48–61°F
rain
2019
38–61°F
dry
2018
33–52°F
rain
2017
33–47°F
dry
2016
39–45°F
dry
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About this race
Race Information
Date: Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026
Location: Ritter Park, Huntington, West Virginia
Start Time: 9 a.m. (Registration 7:30–8:45 a.m.)
T-Shirt Registration Cutoff
- Cutoff Date: T-shirts are included with race registration through Nov. 15.
- No Exceptions: Registrations received after this date will not include a shirt.
Event Overview
- Celebration: Celebrate 20 years of a Huntington Thanksgiving tradition!
- Beneficiary: The event benefits Little Victories Animal Rescue.
- Participation: Everyone is welcome to run, walk, or trot alongside family and pets.
- Community: Join us for movement and fun before the Thanksgiving feast.
Food Donations
- Encouragement: Participants are encouraged to bring a bag of dog or cat food for Little Victories.
- Collection: Food and shelter supplies will be collected during early packet pickup and on race morning.
About Little Victories
- Mission: Proceeds benefit Little Victories Animal Rescue, a no-kill shelter for dogs and cats.
- Services: Provides shelter, medical care, and adoption services for animals in need.
- Support: Every registration and donation helps provide animals with a chance at life.
- Learn More: Visit littlevictories.org for more information on their needs.
Join Us!
Lace up, gather your flock, and help us celebrate 20 years of moving our feet before we eat!
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