Parkersburg Turkey Trot

Parkersburg Turkey Trot takes place in Parkersburg, West Virginia, on November 26, 2026, with a 3-mile run or walk through City Park starting at 9:00 AM. The event has been a Thanksgiving tradition since 1979 and is open to participants of all ages, with prizes on offer and an official Turkey Trot t-shirt for those who register early. The spirit is community first and friendly competition second, and families and friends use it to kick off the holiday together.

Three miles on park roads and paths is a distance almost anyone can handle, whether you jog it steadily or push the pace for a fast time. If you have been running two or three times a week for a couple of months, you are ready as is; newer runners can build up with a few weeks of run-walk sessions and finish comfortably. Treat it as a relaxed tempo effort or a family outing, and remember that the walk option keeps it accessible for everyone at the table that afternoon.