NHS Alumni Association Turkey Trot 5K

NHS Alumni Association Turkey Trot 5K is held in Napoleon, Ohio, on November 21, 2026, with the 5K starting at 9:30 a.m. Organized by the NHS Alumni Association, it is a single-distance turkey trot on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, offering the classic 3.1-mile format to alumni, families, and local runners.

A 9:30 a.m. start is a civilized time for a 5K: you can eat a proper breakfast a couple of hours before and still arrive with time to warm up. If you are treating it as a race, the last six weeks should include a weekly session of short repeats at 5K pace, a steady run of 4 to 5 miles, and easy days in between. If it is your first 5K or a family outing, three easy run-walk sessions a week for a month will have you ready to enjoy the distance. It is also a nice occasion to reconnect with classmates over a shared 3.1 miles.