Dave's Turkey Chase 5k Run/Walk

Dave's Turkey Chase 5k Run/Walk, presented by First Solar, is a family-friendly Thanksgiving Day event in downtown Toledo, Ohio, on November 26, 2026, benefiting Cherry Street Mission Ministries. The Kids Turkey Chase starts at 8:30 a.m., the Turkey Chase 5K (3.1 miles) at 9:00 a.m. and the 1 Mile Walk at 9:05 a.m., and a virtual option is also offered. The course starts and finishes on Summit Street and can accommodate up to 5,000 runners. Family pricing is available for groups that register together.

A downtown road course with a large field makes this a lively place to run a 5K, whether you are aiming for a time or just walking with relatives. If you want to race it, keep your mileage steady through the fall, add one short interval workout per week, and rest the two days before. If you are new to the distance, four to six weeks of easy run-walk sessions will get you there. With three starts spread over 35 minutes, families can cover the kids' race, the 5K and the walk without anyone missing out.