About the Dayton Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K
This is a Thanksgiving weekend race in Dayton, and the holiday timing gives it a particular energy. The organizer's description is thin on course specifics, so what stands out is the occasion itself: people are loosening up before the big meal, and the mood on the start line tends to reflect that.
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Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles11/28/2026 08:30$100
5K11/28/2026 08:30$43
5K11/28/2026 08:30$43
13.1 Miles11/28/2026 08:30$100
5K11/28/2026 08:30$46
5K11/28/2026 08:30$46
5K11/28/2026 08:30$13
100m11/28/2026 08:30Free
13.1 Miles11/28/2026 08:30$100
5K11/28/2026 08:30$43
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