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Aurora Turkey Trot 5K & Mashed Potato Mile 2026

Date
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (New York)
Location
Aurora, Ohio
Entry fee
From $20 · goes up to $25 on Oct 27, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
1 Mile1 MileNov 26, 20268:00 AM$20$25 after Oct 27, 2026–
Gobble & Go Combo–Nov 26, 20268:00 AM$35$40 after Oct 27, 2026–
5K5KNov 26, 20268:30 AM$25$30 after Oct 27, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 1 Mile fee goes up to $25 on Oct 27, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 1 Mile: $20 until Oct 26, then $25 until Nov 26.
  • Gobble & Go Combo: $35 until Oct 26, then $40 until Nov 26.
  • 5K: $25 until Oct 26, then $30 until Nov 26.

Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Ohio runs 35:17, about 11:21 a mile, based on 1,003 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:57 and men in 30:44.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:26 AM, and the 1 Mile starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,100 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

109 W. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

5K

769
finishers
30:50
median (9:57 /mi)
16:11
winning time
50% / 50%
women / men
median 30:5017:5158:39
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

1 Mile

332
finishers
11:50
median (11:50 /mi)
5:16
winning time
52% / 48%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Hermes Sports & Events) for Aurora Turkey Trot 5K & Mashed Potato Mile. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Aurora Turkey Trot 5K & Mashed Potato Mile?

At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 22:51 or better, the top quarter in 26:09, and half the field in 30:50; the last tenth came in after 45:58.

At the 2025 1 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 8:03 or better, the top quarter in 9:37, and half the field in 11:50; the last tenth came in after 17:57.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K
AgeWomenMen
Under 2020:4319:06
20-2921:4417:28
30-3925:2119:57
40-4923:5920:27
50-5928:3120:54
60-6932:1527:33
70+35:1335:31

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 57 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

Aurora Turkey Trot 5K & Mashed Potato Mile 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 489 to 769 finishers, and the median time rose from 28:29 to 30:50.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025769 (+2%)30:50under 22:5116:11
2024756 (-4%)29:11under 21:2414:51
2023787 (+25%)28:13under 21:2115:39
2022630 (+29%)29:46under 21:5515:54
202148928:29under 21:1814:44

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Faster than most Ohio 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:09, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.

  • 1 Mile: Faster than most Ohio 1-mile races. The fastest quarter of the 2025 1-mile race field finished under 9:37, against 11:33 in a typical Ohio 1-mile race, so times here run 17 percent faster.

Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 26 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 21°F and hot years reach 52°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Aurora Turkey Trot 5K & Mashed Potato Mile cover on their registration page, in brief.

Rules and FAQ

FAQs

GENERAL QUESTIONS. When does the race begin? 1 Mile: 8am. 5K: 8:30am. Where does the race begin? The race will begin and end at Aurora High School, passing through the Aurora Schools Campus during the course. Click here for course maps for…

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Race details

Where
109 W. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 1,100 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Distances
1 Mile, 5K
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 Aurora Turkey Trot 5K & Mashed Potato Mile?
Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Oct 27, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
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.
What distances can I run?
1 Mile, 5K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 769 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 30:50 and the winner ran 16:11.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:09, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 7 percent faster.
Where does it start?
109 W. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on google.com; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

Race Date: Thursday, November 26

Day-of Schedule:

7:00am: Day-of Checkin

8:00am: 1 Mile Race

8:30am: 5K Race

Early Packet Pickup: Wednesday, November 25

4-6pm

Aurora High School

109 W. Pioneer Trail, Aurora

Accepting Food Donations: Get into the giving spirit of Thanksgiving; bring a donation to packet pickup or on race day!

Non-perishable items only

No expired items

Most Needed Items:

Peanut butter & jelly

Snack items

Canned soup

Canned fruit

Pasta & pasta sauce

Important Note: This race is now outdoors only with no indoor access to Aurora High School. Packet pickup, day-of check-in, and awards will be located in the large tent in the main parking lot. Restroom trailers will be located in the Walker Building parking lot.

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