Tuscarawas County YMCA Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Dover, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Nov 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 26, 20269:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 31, then $35 until Nov 21, then $40 until Nov 25, then $45 until Nov 26.
Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Ohio ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Dover runs 31:56, about 10:17 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:50 and men in 30:14.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:24 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 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
Tuscarawas County YMCA, Dover, OH 44622
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 (2 years)Aggregated from official results (RacePenguin) for Tuscarawas County YMCA Turkey Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Tuscarawas County YMCA Turkey Trot?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:33 or better, the top quarter in 27:51, and half the field in 34:08; the last tenth came in after 55:46.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:19 | 18:07 |
| 20-29 | 24:32 | 16:54 |
| 30-39 | 22:05 | 20:46 |
| 40-49 | 27:27 | 18:17 |
| 50-59 | 27:00 | 23:48 |
| 60-69 | 31:46 | 29:56 |
| 70+ | 59:57 | 32:19 |
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
About the same size since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Tuscarawas County YMCA Turkey Trot 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 1,002 to 1,016 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:56 to 34:08.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,016 (+1%) | 34:08 | under 23:33 | 15:57 |
| 2024 | 1,002 | 31:56 | under 22:48 | 15:05 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:51, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, 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 26 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 22°F and hot years reach 54°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
- Tuscarawas County YMCA, Dover, OH 44622Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 920 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Race Day Results
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2018 (Nov 22, 2018), 2017 (Nov 23, 2017)
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Quick answers
- When is Tuscarawas County YMCA Turkey Trot?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 26, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Ohio ($30).
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 1,016 runners finished the 5K Run or Walk; the median finish was 34:08 and the winner ran 15:57.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:51, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Tuscarawas County YMCA, Dover, OH 44622.
From the organizers
This will be the Tuscarawas County YMCA's 55th Turkey Trot! The event is held on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM located at the Tuscarawas County YMCA, 600 Monroe St, Dover, OH 44622. Everyone is welcome to register and participate in this fun, family-friendly race whether you're a serious runner, walker, family with strollers and dogs, or are just looking to start your Thanksgiving off right! Our participants ages range from babies all the way to runners in their 90's!