The Karen P Nakon Turkey Dash

About the Event

The Foundation’s annual family-friendly 5k run/walk, the Turkey Dash, is held annually on Thanksgiving morning at Avon High School. Over 1,500 runners, walkers, and spectators join together to move in support of financial aid for families in Northern Ohio impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis. Over the past 22 years, the Turkey Dash has raised over $500,000 for our mission.

Race Perks:

Turkey Dash race sweatshirt
Post-run snacks including pumpkin pie & fruit
Post-run refreshments including coffee & hot chocolate

Awards are given to the top 3 male and female winners, along with medals for the top 3 finishers in each age bracket

(9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24,… 75-79, 80+.)

Timeline:

Wednesday, November 26th

5:00-7:00 PM: Packet Pickup/Registration (AHS Auxiliary Gym)

Thursday, November 27th

7:00 AM: Packet Pickup/Registration (AHS Auxiliary Gym)

9:00 AM: 5k Start

10:00 AM: Awards

Registration:

Opens 9/2/2025
Turkey Dash - Adult Runner Registration - Early Bird $35, After 11/1 $40
Turkey Dash - Child Runner, 12 & Under Registration - Early Bird $25, After 11/1 $40

Sponsor Opportunities:

Please visit https://www.nakonfoundation.org/2025-turkey-dash to become a sponsor of the event!

*Cut-off for name/logo on swag is November 1, 2025

Fun Run Sponsor - Name on the sweatshirt - $500
Community Sponsor - Name on the shirt & sponsorship banner - $1,000
Pacesetter Sponsor - Name on the shirt, sponsorship banner & Mile Marker signs - $2,500
Finish Line Sponsor - Name on the shirt, sponsorship banner & finish line signs - $5,000

Races Offered

5K

Nov 27, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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-89 days remaining

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 4.5° / 11.5°

wb_sunny -0.6° / 7.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 17.0 /

water_drop 68.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 4.5° / 11.5°

wb_sunny -0.6° / 7.2°

air 17.0 km/h

water_drop 68.2%

About Avon

Learn more about the host city, Avon.

Avon is a suburb of Cleveland with about 24,000 people (2018). There's not a lot to draw visitors, but those with a sense of whimsy may want to come in late June for the Avon Heritage Duck Tape Festival, which celebrates duct tape and is sponsored by Duck brand duct tape.