Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot

🍗 Race Details

Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025
Location: Ritter Park, Huntington, West Virginia
Start Time: 9:00 a.m. (Registration 7:30–8:45 a.m.)

👕 T-Shirt Registration Cutoff

T-SHIRT REGISTRATION CUTOFF NOV. 14 - No t-shirts included with registration after this date, no exceptions.

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with one of Huntington, West Virginia’s favorite holiday traditions: the 19th Annual Huntington Turkey Trot at Ritter Park! Open to seasoned runners, casual walkers, or anyone just looking for some festive fun before the big meal, this 5K fun run/walk is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Bring your kids, your dogs, your strollers! This is fun for the whole family all to benefit Little Victories Animal Rescue Group.

• Tradition: Be part of the tradition! For nearly two decades, the Huntington Turkey Trot has been a Thanksgiving staple.
• Community: Bringing families, friends, and neighbors together to create memories and burn some pre-bird calories.
• Giving Back: Help animals in need this Thanksgiving!

🐾 About Little Victories

Proceeds from the Huntington Turkey Trot benefit Little Victories Animal Rescue, a lifesaving, no-kill shelter and sanctuary for dogs and cats in Ona, West Virginia.

Little Victories cares for more than 55 dogs and 35 cats at a time, providing:

• Safe Shelter: For abandoned, abused, and neglected animals throughout the community.
• Medical Care: Enrichment and rehabilitation for pets in need.
• Adoption Programs: To match animals with forever homes.
• Sanctuary: For long-term and special-needs residents who may never leave our care.

By lacing up for the Turkey Trot, you help Little Victories continue its mission to give every animal a chance at life, love, and a second chance. We will also be collecting donations of much-needed items during packet pickup and on race day. Learn more about Little Victories Animal Rescue and their greatest donation needs at littlevictories.org.

🌟 Join Us!

Don’t miss your chance to lace up, trot with your flock, and help animals in need this Thanksgiving! For more information, visit the official race page at Race Sign Up.