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Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot

Name: Huntington West Virginia Turkey Trot
Start: 2025-11-27
End: 2025-11-27
Location: Huntington, West Virginia

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About the Event

Date: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025
Location: Ritter Park, Huntington, West Virginia
Start Time: 9:00 a.m. (Registration 7:30–8:45 a.m.)

T-SHIRT REGISTRATION CUTOFF NOV. 14 - No t-shirts included with registration after this date, no exceptions.

Move your feet before you eat!

Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with one of Huntington, West Virginia’s favorite holiday traditions: the 19th Annual Huntington Turkey Trot at Ritter Park! Open to seasoned runners, a casual walkers, or anyone just looking for some festive fun before the big meal, this 5K fun run/walk is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Bring your kids, your dogs, your strollers! This is fun for the whole family all to benefit Little Victories Animal Rescue Group.

Be part of the tradition! For nearly two decades, the Huntington Turkey Trot has been a Thanksgiving staple, bringing families, friends, and neighbors together to create memories, burn some pre-bird calories, and give back to the community.

Don’t miss your chance to lace up, trot with your flock, and help animals in need this Thanksgiving!

About Little Victories

Proceeds from the Huntington Turkey Trot benefit Little Victories Animal Rescue, a lifesaving, no-kill shelter and sanctuary for dogs and cats in Ona, West Virginia.

Little Victories cares for more than 55 dogs and 35 cats at a time, providing:

Safe, loving shelter for abandoned, abused, and neglected animals throughout the community.
Medical care, enrichment, and rehabilitation for pets in need.
Adoption and foster programs to match animals with forever homes.
A sanctuary for long-term and special-needs residents who may never leave our care.

By lacing up for the Turkey Trot, you help Little Victories continue its mission to give every animal a chance at life, love, and a second chance. We will also be collecting donations of much-needed items during packet pickup and on race day. Learn more about Little Victories Animal Rescue and their greatest donation needs at littlevictories.org.

Races Offered

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Huntington.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 5.4° / 15.2°

wb_sunny 1.9° / 12.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.3 /

water_drop 69.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 5.4° / 15.2°

wb_sunny 1.9° / 12.3°

air 10.3 km/h

water_drop 69.1%

About Huntington

Huntington is the second-largest city in West Virginia. Along the banks of the Ohio River, Huntington is home to Marshall University, a state-supported public university and the second largest in the state, as well as Huntington Museum of Art, the largest art museum in the state. Claiming to be the origin of the West Virginia-style hot dog, and home to the world's largest rotating root beer mug, Huntington, nicknamed the "Jewel City" is a historic, walkable small city that offers the intrepid traveler several unique cultural diversions, with an excellent music and restaurant scene for its size.