Thanksgiving Wattle

Thanksgiving Wattle is a Thanksgiving Day endurance event in Grove City, Ohio, on November 26, 2026. The program includes a 5K run, walk and wheelchair division starting at 9:00 a.m., a 10-mile bike ride at 8:50 a.m., plus a kids' run and a shorter fun run. Every participant receives a pumpkin pie at the finish, and long-sleeve shirts are handed out during event week. Music and refreshments await at the finish line, but note that there is no water stop on the course. Finisher medals can be purchased for an additional fee.

The 5K is a road-style holiday run that suits all fitness levels, from first-timers walking with family to runners chasing a fast pre-feast effort. The organizers describe the event as inclusive, with specific safety measures in place; pets are not allowed, though arrangements can be made for service animals. Since there is no water on the course, drink before the start. A few weeks of easy running with one slightly faster session is all the preparation a 5K like this requires.