West Chester Turkey Trot 5K

West Chester Turkey Trot 5K is an annual Thanksgiving run and walk in the West Chester area of Ohio, listed in Beckett Ridge, and takes place on November 26, 2026. Both the 5K run / walk and the dedicated 5K walk (3.1 miles each) start together at 9:00 a.m., so the whole field is out on the same course at the same time. A doughnut waits for you at the finish.

Having a separate walk category is useful: walkers know they are welcome, and runners chasing a time know where to line up. For most people this is a holiday outing rather than a goal race, and 3.1 miles is manageable off very little specific preparation. If you want it to feel good rather than merely survivable, run three or four times a week in the month beforehand and include one session with a few minutes of faster running. Dress for a cold Ohio morning and keep the first half mile under control.