Delaware Turkey Trot
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Event overview
The Delaware Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning run and walk held November 27-28, 2025 in downtown Delaware, Ohio. Events offered include:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1.5 mile Run/Walk
- Little Gobbler Kid's Fun Run (ages 8 and under)
- Virtual option
The event is presented by New Beginnings Church and benefits the Autism Society Central Ohio. The race uses a new course for 2025.
Course and logistics
The course starts and finishes on East Winter Street near the Delaware Library. The route passes local downtown landmarks, runs up Sandusky Street, continues on Wilmer, includes an out-and-back on Henry Street, crosses the pedestrian bridge over Route 23, and returns to East Winter Street. Portions of the course are coned down the middle to maintain traffic patterns; Sandusky Street (William to Wilmer) uses the parking lane plus one lane with runners in the far left lane, and Winter Street (Lake St to Estelle St) is coned with runners on the right lane.
Packet pickup is available on days before the race at New Beginnings Church, 2163 SR RT 37 E, Delaware, OH. Parking is available in city lots around Winter and Union streets and is free on the holiday. Portable restrooms will be placed near the start/finish. Friendly, leashed dogs and strollers are allowed; there is no race-day registration or packet pickup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
