Turkey Trails - Columbus

Turkey Trails - Columbus is a Thanksgiving-themed race day in Columbus on November 15, 2026, with every wave leaving at 8:00 a.m. The lineup runs from a half marathon (13.1 miles) down to a 10K, a 5K, a one-mile run and a Kids Dash. The timed events use chip timing with live results and awards, and entry includes a branded shirt and a custom medal. Free photos, finish-line treats and youth pricing are part of the package, the kids' race comes with a mini bib, a kids' shirt and its own medal, and a virtual option is offered. Signing up early is what guarantees your shirt.

The short formats fit a family outing or a first bib, while the 10K rewards anyone already running three or four times a week. The half marathon is the one that needs planning: figure on a 12-week build with a weekly long run that works up toward 10 or 11 miles, plus one steadier session to get used to holding race pace. Because every wave leaves at 8:00 a.m., a group split across distances should agree on a meeting point at the finish before the gun.