Schedule and packet pickup
Race Day Schedule
Race Schedule details can be found here https://ohioruns.com/daytonturkeytrot.
Dayton Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Dayton, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Nov 28, 20268:30 AM | $39.99 | – |
| 5K - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Nov 28, 20268:30 AM | $45.99 | – |
| 5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under) | 5K | Nov 28, 20268:30 AM | $12.99 | – |
| 5K - Untimed | 5K | Nov 28, 20268:30 AM | $39.99 | – |
| 5K Untimed - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Nov 28, 20268:30 AM | $45.99 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Nov 28, 20268:30 AM | $99.99 | – |
| Half Marathon - Extended Online Registration | Half Marathon | Nov 28, 20268:30 AM | $99.99 | – |
| Kid's Dash - 100 Meters | Kids | Nov 28, 20268:30 AM | Free | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Nov 28, 20268:30 AM | $42.99 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Nov 28, 20268:30 AM | $99.99 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K and 5K - Untimed: $39.99 until Nov 28.
- 5K - Extended Online Registration and 5K Untimed - Extended Online Registration: $45.99 until Nov 28.
- 5K Kid's Division Fun Run (11 Years and Under): $12.99 until Nov 28.
- Half Marathon and Half Marathon - Extended Online Registration: $99.99 until Nov 28.
Online registration closes Nov 28, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $99.99, entry is about 49 percent above a typical half marathon in Ohio, which costs $67 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Ohio runs 2:08:06, about 9:46 a mile, based on 76 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:16:15 and men in 1:59:03.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:35 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 920 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1601 S. Edwin C Moses Blvd., Dayton, OH 45417
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2023 results
All results5K
771
finishers
36:45
median (11:50 /mi)
17:45
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
Half Marathon
189
finishers
2:02:59
median (9:23 /mi)
1:19:51
winning time
46% / 54%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Dayton Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Dayton Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K?
At the 2023 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:35 or better, the top quarter in 30:17, and half the field in 36:45; the last tenth came in after 55:32.
At the 2023 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:43:56 or better, the top quarter in 1:51:30, and half the field in 2:02:59; the last tenth came in after 2:42:07.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:50 | 19:43 |
| 20-29 | 25:15 | 21:25 |
| 30-39 | 22:49 | 20:18 |
| 40-49 | 25:57 | 21:49 |
| 50-59 | 29:13 | 26:50 |
| 60-69 | 30:29 | 24:51 |
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 2023.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 30:17, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: About average for Ohio half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2023 half marathon field finished under 1:51:30, against 1:53:18 in a typical Ohio half marathon, so times here are about average.
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 28 the day usually runs from 29°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 21°F and hot years reach 55°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 Dayton Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick-Up
Pre-race packet pick-up details can be found here https://ohioruns.com/daytonturkeytrot.
Race details
- Where
- 1601 S. Edwin C Moses Blvd., Dayton, OH 45417Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 920 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex Event Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 28, 2026), 2025 (Nov 29, 2025), 2024 (Dec 1, 2024), 2023 (Nov 26, 2023), 2022 (Nov 27, 2022), 2021 (Nov 28, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Dayton Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, November 28, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 28, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $99.99, entry is about 49 percent above a typical half marathon in Ohio, which costs $67 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.
- 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?
- 5K, Half Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2023, 771 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 36:45 and the winner ran 17:45.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 30:17, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1601 S. Edwin C Moses Blvd., Dayton, OH 45417.
From the organizers
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Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website OhioRuns.com.