Welcome to the Columbus Turkey Trot presented by Chase Bank. This year we celebrate the 40th anniversary and have made some dramatic changes that we hope enhances your race day experience. This event is designed for the entire family. Great looking swag including custom long sleeve race shirts, custom finisher's medal and more. Don't forget the kids. The "Tot Trot" kicks off the festivities with a 100-yard dash. Proceeds to benefit Easterseals of Central and Southeast. Ohio.
When: Thursday, November 26th @ 9 am -"Tot Trot" 8:30 am
Where: Shops on Lane Ave located at 1675 W Lane Ave, Columbus Ohio 43221
Race Options: 4 Miler - 2.5 Miler - Tot Trot (100 Yard Dash for kids under 12) Virtual Event - at your pace on your own time anytime on Thanksgiving. Virtual participants will have their race packets mailed.
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 100 Yards
Type — Running
08:30
$25.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 100 Yards
Type — Running
08:30
$25.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 2.5 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$45.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 4 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$45.00
Nov 26, 2026
Distance — 4 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$45.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Columbus.
Learn more about the host city, Columbus.
Columbus is the capital of the American state of Ohio and is located centrally within the state as the core of the Greater Columbus area. Sited in an area where the Rust Belt, Bible Belt, Appalachia, and the Farm Belt meet, Columbus is a fusion of many different parts of America. It is the home of the Ohio State University. The combination of Ohio Government and the Ohio State University has fueled amazing growth both financially and physically in Columbus. It has created a business and research environment that has provided substantial employment opportunities to the diverse ethnic and local graduates of the Ohio State University, and other academic institutions in Columbus. The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), is projected to be one of the top 50 supercomputers in the world and among the top 10 supercomputing academic centers. It also ranked number 1 on About.com's list of the United States' Most Underrated Gay Cities.
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Watch highlights and course previews from previous years.
Official finishing times from previous editions of The Original Columbus Turkey Trot.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Kenneth Barbee | — | |
| 🥈 | JASON LOUGHMAN | — | |
| 🥉 | Katharina Wang | — | |
| 4 | Frederick Jenny | — | |
| 5 | McKenna Trimble | — | |
| 6 | CHI KWONG CHAN | — | |
| 7 | Jason Beck | — | |
| 8 | Daniel Turner | — | |
| 9 | Carolyn Rinehart | — | |
| 10 | Stephanie Fichtelman | — | |
| 11 | Emily Stokes | — | |
| 12 | John Grisham | — | |
| 13 | Zack Weyant | — | |
| 14 | C. Gorbett | — | |
| 15 | Brad Womeldorf | — | |
| 16 | Robin Otto | — | |
| 17 | Anne Mauro | — | |
| 18 | Dannie Gingerich | — | |
| 19 | Kristen Mitchell | — | |
| 20 | Madison Polto | — | |
| 21 | Gabriel Rodriguez | — | |
| 22 | Kelly Benammar | — | |
| 23 | Lindsey Bane | — | |
| 24 | Bob Trimble | — | |
| 25 | Tracy Beck | — | |
| 26 | Kelsey Kerstetter | — | |
| 27 | Justin Haynes | — | |
| 28 | Amanda Bryant | — | |
| 29 | Todd Lotz | — | |
| 30 | Regan Moran | — | |
| 31 | Rachael Mains | — | |
| 32 | Susan Ice | — | |
| 33 | Daly Trimble | — | |
| 34 | Emily Rybak | — | |
| 35 | Kelly Furterer | — | |
| 36 | Melissa Hemphill | — | |
| 37 | JORDAN HEMPHILL | — | |
| 38 | Zoe DIckinson | — | |
| 39 | Peter Waydo | — | |
| 40 | Mischa Waydo | — | |
| 41 | Greg Edinger | — | |
| 42 | Debbie Benedict | — | |
| 43 | Brianna Edinger | — | |
| 44 | Matthew DIckinson | — | |
| 45 | Stephen Poling | — | |
| 46 | Sharon Moran | — | |
| 47 | Luke Messinger | — | |
| 48 | Danielle Nicol | — | |
| 49 | Sarah Miller | — | |
| 50 | Ellen Giovinazzo | — |
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