Cleveland Turkey Trot 5k

Cleveland Turkey Trot 5k is a community Thanksgiving celebration held at Greenway Park in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 26, 2026. You can choose between the 5k (3.1 miles) and the 1 mile fun run/walk, both starting at 8:00 a.m. The event draws participants from a range of places and is designed as a festive way to kick off the holiday, with an emphasis on camaraderie and holiday spirit within the community.

Having a 1-mile option alongside the 5K makes this an easy event to share with kids or relatives who do not run regularly. For the 5K, a beginner can get race-ready in four to six weeks with three short sessions per week, while a regular runner can use it as a fast end-of-season effort by adding one interval workout a week and keeping the long run in place. Because both races start at the same time, plan your warm-up early and line up according to your expected pace so that walkers and fun-run participants are not caught in the faster 5K field.