Runners, walkers, joggers, and stroller-pushers are all welcome on Thanksgiving morning to join our 10K, 5K, or free Kids Fun Run. All proceeds from the in-person event support the local mission of our two charity partners: YoungLives, which provides mentorship and care for parenting adolescents to grow in faith, grow in life, and grow in leadership; and Capernaum, which invites teens and young adults with disabilities to discover authentic friendship, growth, and purpose. Our virtual event supports the YoungLives mission around the globe.
5K & 10K PRIZES:
Top overall male and female award based on gun time (first to cross the finish) from both the 5k and 10k will receive a prize package.
5K: Top 3 male and female finishers for each age group will receive an award.
10K: Top male and female finisher for each age group will receive an award.
TEAM PRIZES:
Fastest, largest, and best dressed team trophies.
KIDS FUN RUN PRIZES:
Top male and female finishers in each of three age groups receive a goodie bag. Every participant receives a medal.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FEE:
All participants in the live event receive a newly designed race shirt, a custom medal, race bib with timing chip, & a reusable bag.
RACE LOCATION:
The Marcum Park 116 Dayton St, Hamilton 45011
RACE SCHEDULE:
The 5K/10K/Kids Fun Run will be in person on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th.
The Kids Fun Run will begin at 8:20 am, the YoungLives Honor Run is at 8:30 am, the 10K will start at 8:40 am, and the 5K will kick off at 9:00 am.
PACKET PICKUP and RACE EXPO:
11/21 12-6 PM Early Packet Pickup
Queen City Running North – West Chester
8777 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd. West Chester, OH 45069
Hamilton Turkey Trot Race EXPO
Saturday 11/22 8AM-2PM
Packet Pickup will be held in conjunction with our first-ever Race Expo on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 8am-2pm, at The Benison Events Center, 100 S 3rd St, Hamilton OH 45011.
Stop by to get your race packet and enjoy our fun sponsor booths and a special guest appearance by a local mascot.
11/27 7-8:30 AM Race Day Packet Pickup
The Courtyard Marriott
1 Riverfront Plaza, Hamilton, OH 45011