Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot

Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot takes place in Huntington, West Virginia, on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026. The event is built around a single 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) that starts at 9:00 a.m. Runners and walkers share the same distance, so you can choose your own pace, whether that means racing for a time or strolling with family before the holiday meal.

A holiday 5K is one of the most accessible races on the calendar. If you are new to running, six weeks of three short runs a week, with walk breaks as needed, will get you across the line comfortably. If you are looking to close the year with a fast time, keep your easy mileage steady and add one weekly session of short repeats at goal pace, plus a few strides after easy runs. The 9:00 a.m. start leaves time for breakfast and a warm-up jog, and late-November mornings in the Ohio River valley can be chilly, so plan to layer up at the start.