Lancaster Turkey Day 5K
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Event overview
The Lancaster Turkey Day 5k takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Forest Rose School, 1592 Granville Pike, Lancaster, OH 43130. The event includes these races:
- 5K
- Kids Run (open to ages 13 and under)
The event supports Foundation Dinners, which serves over 2,500 meals per month and involves more than 200 volunteers from Lancaster and Fairfield County. A fundraiser goal of $5,000 is shown for Foundation Dinners.
Registration and race information
Early registration pricing for the timed 5K is listed as $35 for ages 11 and over and $25 for ages 10 and under; ages 13 and under may race free in the Kids Run. Prices increase by $5 on November 1 and again on November 20. Registering by 1:00 pm on November 17 guarantees a long sleeve shirt or hooded sweatshirt in the registrant’s preferred size; shirts may still be available after that date depending on inventory. Race day packet pickup and registration are available on Thanksgiving morning; early pickup is recommended to reduce lines. Post-race refreshments, fruit, and snacks are provided. Awards in the form of medals and Thanksgiving desserts are planned for the top three male and female overall finishers and for the top three males and females in each age group: 10 & under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over. Parking is available at Forest Rose School and at Ohio University Lancaster. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.