29th Annual Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Defiance, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $35 on Nov 9, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Annual Turkey Trot - 4 Mile Run | Other | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $30$35 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| 29th Annual Turkey Trot - Fun Walk | – | Nov 26, 20268:30 AM | $25$30 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
| VIRTUAL OPTION - 29th Annual Turkey TrotVirtual | Other | Nov 26, 202612:01 PM | $25$30 after Nov 9, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $35 on Nov 9, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 29th Annual Turkey Trot - 4 Mile Run: $30 until Nov 8, then $35 until Nov 16.
- 29th Annual Turkey Trot - Fun Walk: $25 until Nov 8, then $30 until Nov 16.
Online registration closes Nov 16, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:38 AM, and the 29th Annual Turkey Trot - 4 Mile Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 710 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Independence Dam State Park, Defiance, OH 43512
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results for 29th Annual Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 29th Annual Turkey Trot?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 29:54 or better, the top quarter in 34:22, and half the field in 39:37; the last tenth came in after 56:56.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 33:44 | 25:29 |
| 20-29 | 33:04 | 25:57 |
| 30-39 | 39:27 | 32:16 |
| 40-49 | 35:34 | 31:41 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 34:05 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 34:25 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 35 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
29th Annual Turkey Trot Other year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 157 to 212 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:28 to 39:37.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 212 (-18%) | 39:37 | under 29:54 | 24:16 |
| 2024 | 260 (+20%) | 37:41 | under 29:48 | 22:41 |
| 2023 | 216 (-15%) | 35:26 | under 27:22 | 20:46 |
| 2022 | 253 (+61%) | 36:13 | under 28:09 | 19:57 |
| 2021 | 157 | 34:28 | under 27:42 | 21:39 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 20°F and hot years reach 56°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Independence Dam State Park, Defiance, OH 43512Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 710 feet
- Included with entry
- Long-sleeved T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 29th Annual Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 9, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 16, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 212 runners finished the 28th Annual Turkey Trot - 4 Mile Run; the median finish was 39:37 and the winner ran 24:16.
- Where does it start?
- Independence Dam State Park, Defiance, OH 43512.
From the organizers
4 mile run or fun walk