Wheeling Turkey Trot
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Wheeling Turkey Trot
The Wheeling Turkey Trot takes place on Thursday, November 27, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day) at the Alma Grace McDonough Center on the Wheeling University campus in Wheeling, WV (316 Washington Ave, 26003). The event includes in-person and virtual options and supports Wheeling Parks and Recreation.
- 5 km Run/Walk
- 1 km Children's Fun Run
- Pardoned Turkey (Virtual Race)
Logistics and entry
Early packet pickup is available at the Parks and Recreation office on November 25 and November 26. Race-day registration and packet pickup are available at the McDonough Center. Entry fees listed are: 5K $25 (price increases after November 2), Pardoned Turkey $25 (price increases after November 2), and Children’s Fun Run $15. 5K participants are eligible for a random-prize drawing. Custom long-sleeve shirts are offered to registrants, and virtual participants who register as Pardoned Turkey can pick up shirts at packet pickup, on race day at the McDonough Center, or at the Parks and Recreation office beginning December 2. Snacks, refreshments, and an awards ceremony are provided inside the McDonough Center after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.